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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.86, 317.84 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.86, 317.84 and 201.76 is: 277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.86 : 317.84 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.86/317.84 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.86x = 317.84 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.86x = 64,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,127.40/230.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.78

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