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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.84, 317.84 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.84, 317.84 and 203.07 is: 279.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.84 : 317.84 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.84/317.84 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.84x = 317.84 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.84x = 64,542.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,542.75/230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.61

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