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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.09, 317.41 and 156.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.09, 317.41 and 156.45 is: 215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.09 : 317.41 = 156.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.09/317.41 = 156.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.09x = 317.41 × 156.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.09x = 49,658.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,658.79/230.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.82

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