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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.24, 317.42 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.24, 317.42 and 156.74 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.24 : 317.42 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.24/317.42 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.24x = 317.42 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.24x = 49,750.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,750.63/230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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