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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.09, 317.39 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.09, 317.39 and 151.38 is: 208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.09 : 317.39 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.09/317.39 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.09x = 317.39 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.09x = 48,045.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,045.74/230.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.82

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