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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.38, 317.98 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.38, 317.98 and 151.76 is: 209.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.38 : 317.98 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.38/317.98 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.38x = 317.98 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.38x = 48,256.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,256.64/230.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.47

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