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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.64, 318.34 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.64, 318.34 and 157.08 is: 216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.64 : 318.34 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.64/318.34 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.64x = 318.34 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.64x = 50,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,004.85/230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.81

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