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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.10, 317.16 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.10, 317.16 and 152.34 is: 209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.10 : 317.16 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.10/317.16 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.10x = 317.16 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.10x = 48,316.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,316.15/230.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.98

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