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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.78, 318.30 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.78, 318.30 and 147.80 is: 203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.78 : 318.30 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.78/318.30 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.78x = 318.30 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.78x = 47,043.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,043.15/230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.85

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