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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230, 317.40 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230, 317.40 and 152.40 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230 : 317.40 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230/317.40 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230x = 317.40 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230x = 48,371.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,371.76/230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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