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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.04, 317.58 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.04, 317.58 and 151.48 is: 209.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.04 : 317.58 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.04/317.58 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.04x = 317.58 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.04x = 48,107.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,107.02/230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.12

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