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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.82, 318.37 and 157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.82, 318.37 and 157.01 is: 216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.82 : 318.37 = 157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.82/318.37 = 157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.82x = 318.37 × 157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.82x = 49,986.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,986.49/230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.56

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