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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.05, 317.21 and 156.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.05, 317.21 and 156.41 is: 215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.05 : 317.21 = 156.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.05/317.21 = 156.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.05x = 317.21 × 156.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.05x = 49,614.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,614.82/230.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.67

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