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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.71, 318.41 and 175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.71, 318.41 and 175.36 is: 242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.71 : 318.41 = 175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.71/318.41 = 175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.71x = 318.41 × 175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.71x = 55,836.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,836.38/230.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.02

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