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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.32, 317.83 and 126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.32, 317.83 and 126.82 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.32 : 317.83 = 126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.32/317.83 = 126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.32x = 317.83 × 126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.32x = 40,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,307.20/230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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