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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.68, 318.37 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.68, 318.37 and 148.02 is: 204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.68 : 318.37 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.68/318.37 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.68x = 318.37 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.68x = 47,125.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,125.95/230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.29

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