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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.05, 317.52 and 147.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.05, 317.52 and 147.37 is: 203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.05 : 317.52 = 147.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.05/317.52 = 147.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.05x = 317.52 × 147.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.05x = 46,791.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,791.33/230.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.40

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