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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.72, 318.31 and 147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.72, 318.31 and 147.82 is: 203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.72 : 318.31 = 147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.72/318.31 = 147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.72x = 318.31 × 147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.72x = 47,051.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,051.79/230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.93

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