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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.61, 318.14 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.61, 318.14 and 151.83 is: 209.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.61 : 318.14 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.61/318.14 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.61x = 318.14 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.61x = 48,303.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,303.41/230.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.46

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