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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.58, 317.84 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.58, 317.84 and 147.53 is: 203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.58 : 317.84 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.58/317.84 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.58x = 317.84 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.58x = 46,888.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,888.61/230.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.35

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