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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.27, 317.43 and 156.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.27, 317.43 and 156.47 is: 215.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.27 : 317.43 = 156.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.27/317.43 = 156.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.27x = 317.43 × 156.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.27x = 49,666.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,666.68/230.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.69

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