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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.52, 318.94 and 201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.52, 318.94 and 201.44 is: 278.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.52 : 318.94 = 201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.52/318.94 = 201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.52x = 318.94 × 201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.52x = 64,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,247.27/230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.71

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