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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.04, 317.50 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.04, 317.50 and 147.11 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.04 : 317.50 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.04/317.50 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.04x = 317.50 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.04x = 46,707.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,707.43/230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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