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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.24, 317.65 and 151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.24, 317.65 and 151.60 is: 209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.24 : 317.65 = 151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.24/317.65 = 151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.24x = 317.65 × 151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.24x = 48,155.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,155.74/230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.15

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