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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.63, 318.40 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.63, 318.40 and 153.14 is: 211.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.63 : 318.40 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.63/318.40 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.63x = 318.40 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.63x = 48,757.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,757.80/230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.42

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