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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.36, 318.02 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.36, 318.02 and 152.80 is: 210.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.36 : 318.02 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.36/318.02 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.36x = 318.02 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.36x = 48,593.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,593.46/230.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.95

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