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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.65, 318.09 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.65, 318.09 and 181.44 is: 250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.65 : 318.09 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.65/318.09 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.65x = 318.09 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.65x = 57,714.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,714.25/230.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.22

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