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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.07, 317.35 and 147.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.07, 317.35 and 147.05 is: 202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.07 : 317.35 = 147.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.07/317.35 = 147.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.07x = 317.35 × 147.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.07x = 46,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,666.10/230.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.83

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