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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.10, 317.39 and 202.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.10, 317.39 and 202.47 is: 279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.10 : 317.39 = 202.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.10/317.39 = 202.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.10x = 317.39 × 202.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.10x = 64,261.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,261.95/230.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.28

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