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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.30, 317.70 and 151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.30, 317.70 and 151.75 is: 209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.30 : 317.70 = 151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.30/317.70 = 151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.30x = 317.70 × 151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.30x = 48,210.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,210.98/230.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.34

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