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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 230.67 and 153.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 230.67 and 153.33 is: 228.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 230.67 = 153.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/230.67 = 153.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 230.67 × 153.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 35,368.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,368.63/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.66

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