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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.91, 318.72 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.91, 318.72 and 156.33 is: 215.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.91 : 318.72 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.91/318.72 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.91x = 318.72 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.91x = 49,825.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,825.50/230.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.78

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