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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.52, 318.02 and 147.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.52, 318.02 and 147.59 is: 203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.52 : 318.02 = 147.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.52/318.02 = 147.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.52x = 318.02 × 147.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.52x = 46,936.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,936.57/230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.61

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