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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.42, 318.09 and 147.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.42, 318.09 and 147.67 is: 203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.42 : 318.09 = 147.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.42/318.09 = 147.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.42x = 318.09 × 147.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.42x = 46,972.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,972.11/230.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.85

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