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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.77, 317.95 and 153.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.77, 317.95 and 153.01 is: 210.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.77 : 317.95 = 153.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.77/317.95 = 153.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.77x = 317.95 × 153.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.77x = 48,649.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,649.53/230.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.81

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