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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.36, 317.89 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.36, 317.89 and 147.50 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.36 : 317.89 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.36/317.89 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.36x = 317.89 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.36x = 46,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,888.56/230.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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