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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.41, 230.22 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.41, 230.22 and 145.47 is: 218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.41 : 230.22 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.41/230.22 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.41x = 230.22 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.41x = 33,490.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,490.10/153.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.30

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