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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.62, 318.18 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.62, 318.18 and 146.64 is: 202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.62 : 318.18 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.62/318.18 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.62x = 318.18 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.62x = 46,656.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,656.15/230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.31

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