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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.42, 317.87 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.42, 317.87 and 156.84 is: 216.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.42 : 317.87 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.42/317.87 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.42x = 317.87 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.42x = 49,853.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,853.34/230.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.36

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