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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.66, 318.23 and 152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.66, 318.23 and 152.12 is: 209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.66 : 318.23 = 152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.66/318.23 = 152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.66x = 318.23 × 152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.66x = 48,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,409.75/230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.88

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