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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.45, 317.93 and 156.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.45, 317.93 and 156.83 is: 216.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.45 : 317.93 = 156.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.45/317.93 = 156.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.45x = 317.93 × 156.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.45x = 49,858.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,858.59/230.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.36

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