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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.48, 318.04 and 195.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.48, 318.04 and 195.65 is: 269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.48 : 318.04 = 195.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.48/318.04 = 195.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.48x = 318.04 × 195.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.48x = 62,224.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,224.83/230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.98

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