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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.40, 318.24 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.40, 318.24 and 147.78 is: 204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.40 : 318.24 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.40/318.24 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.40x = 318.24 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.40x = 47,029.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,029.51/230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.12

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