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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.60, 317.76 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.60, 317.76 and 151.83 is: 209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.60 : 317.76 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.60/317.76 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.60x = 317.76 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.60x = 48,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,245.50/230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.22

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