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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.62, 318.34 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.62, 318.34 and 156.96 is: 216.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.62 : 318.34 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.62/318.34 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.62x = 318.34 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.62x = 49,966.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,966.65/230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.66

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