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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.45, 317.79 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.45, 317.79 and 152.82 is: 210.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.45 : 317.79 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.45/317.79 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.45x = 317.79 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.45x = 48,564.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,564.67/230.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.74

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