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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.66, 318.31 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.66, 318.31 and 143.33 is: 197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.66 : 318.31 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.66/318.31 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.66x = 318.31 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.66x = 45,623.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,623.37/230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.79

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