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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.74, 318.25 and 150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.74, 318.25 and 150.93 is: 208.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.74 : 318.25 = 150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.74/318.25 = 150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.74x = 318.25 × 150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.74x = 48,033.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,033.47/230.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.17

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