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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.52, 317.62 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.52, 317.62 and 156.76 is: 215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.52 : 317.62 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.52/317.62 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.52x = 317.62 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.52x = 49,790.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,790.11/230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.99

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