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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.32, 317.40 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.32, 317.40 and 152.56 is: 210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.32 : 317.40 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.32/317.40 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.32x = 317.40 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.32x = 48,422.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,422.54/230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.24

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