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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.24, 318.03 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.24, 318.03 and 189.24 is: 261.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.24 : 318.03 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.24/318.03 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.24x = 318.03 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.24x = 60,182.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,182.09/230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.39

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