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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.55, 317.90 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.55, 317.90 and 156.92 is: 216.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.55 : 317.90 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.55/317.90 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.55x = 317.90 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.55x = 49,882.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,882.49/230.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.36

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