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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.97, 318.80 and 148.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.97, 318.80 and 148.15 is: 204.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.97 : 318.80 = 148.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.97/318.80 = 148.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.97x = 318.80 × 148.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.97x = 47,230.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,230.99/230.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.49

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