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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.68, 318.36 and 147.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.68, 318.36 and 147.79 is: 203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.68 : 318.36 = 147.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.68/318.36 = 147.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.68x = 318.36 × 147.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.68x = 47,050.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,050.42/230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.96

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