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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.54, 317.47 and 199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.54, 317.47 and 199.36 is: 274.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.54 : 317.47 = 199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.54/317.47 = 199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.54x = 317.47 × 199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.54x = 63,290.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,290.82/230.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.53

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