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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.70, 318.56 and 157.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.70, 318.56 and 157.29 is: 217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.70 : 318.56 = 157.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.70/318.56 = 157.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.70x = 318.56 × 157.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.70x = 50,106.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,106.30/230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.19

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