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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.04, 317.31 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.04, 317.31 and 152.28 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.04 : 317.31 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.04/317.31 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.04x = 317.31 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.04x = 48,319.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,319.97/230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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