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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.52, 318.22 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.52, 318.22 and 175.16 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.52 : 318.22 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.52/318.22 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.52x = 318.22 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.52x = 55,739.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,739.42/230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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