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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.13, 317.50 and 156.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.13, 317.50 and 156.49 is: 215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.13 : 317.50 = 156.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.13/317.50 = 156.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.13x = 317.50 × 156.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.13x = 49,684.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,684.39/230.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.90

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