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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.15, 317.67 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.15, 317.67 and 147.26 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.15 : 317.67 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.15/317.67 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.15x = 317.67 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.15x = 46,780.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,780.08/230.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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