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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 318.43 and 152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 318.43 and 152.17 is: 209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 318.43 = 152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/318.43 = 152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 318.43 × 152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 48,455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,455.49/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.90

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