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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.01, 317.47 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.01, 317.47 and 151.34 is: 208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.01 : 317.47 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.01/317.47 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.01x = 317.47 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.01x = 48,044.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,044.23/230.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.88

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