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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.15, 317.60 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.15, 317.60 and 151.50 is: 209.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.15 : 317.60 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.15/317.60 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.15x = 317.60 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.15x = 48,115.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,115.64/230.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.07

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