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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.44, 318.02 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.44, 318.02 and 191.56 is: 264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.44 : 318.02 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.44/318.02 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.44x = 318.02 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.44x = 60,919.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,919.91/230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.36

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