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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.69, 318.40 and 157.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.69, 318.40 and 157.03 is: 216.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.69 : 318.40 = 157.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.69/318.40 = 157.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.69x = 318.40 × 157.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.69x = 49,998.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,998.36/230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.74

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