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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.68, 318.27 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.68, 318.27 and 145.50 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.68 : 318.27 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.68/318.27 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.68x = 318.27 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.68x = 46,308.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,308.29/230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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