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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.34, 317.63 and 147.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.34, 317.63 and 147.45 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.34 : 317.63 = 147.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.34/317.63 = 147.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.34x = 317.63 × 147.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.34x = 46,833.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,833.81/230.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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