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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.95, 318.76 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.95, 318.76 and 157.44 is: 217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.95 : 318.76 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.95/318.76 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.95x = 318.76 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.95x = 50,185.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,185.57/230.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.30

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