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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.39, 318.00 and 147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.39, 318.00 and 147.70 is: 203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.39 : 318.00 = 147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.39/318.00 = 147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.39x = 318.00 × 147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.39x = 46,968.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,968.24/230.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.86

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