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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230, 345.16 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230, 345.16 and 154.16 is: 231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230 : 345.16 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230/345.16 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230x = 345.16 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230x = 53,209.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,209.87/230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.35

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