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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.67, 318.29 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.67, 318.29 and 153 is: 211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.67 : 318.29 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.67/318.29 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.67x = 318.29 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.67x = 48,697.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,697.61/230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.11

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