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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.26, 317.54 and 151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.26, 317.54 and 151.55 is: 208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.26 : 317.54 = 151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.26/317.54 = 151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.26x = 317.54 × 151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.26x = 48,123.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,123.19/230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.99

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