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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.09, 317.58 and 156.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.09, 317.58 and 156.39 is: 215.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.09 : 317.58 = 156.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.09/317.58 = 156.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.09x = 317.58 × 156.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.09x = 49,666.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,666.34/230.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.86

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