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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.82, 318.54 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.82, 318.54 and 152.16 is: 209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.82 : 318.54 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.82/318.54 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.82x = 318.54 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.82x = 48,469.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,469.05/230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.99

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