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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.05, 344.63 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.05, 344.63 and 152.79 is: 228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.05 : 344.63 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.05/344.63 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.05x = 344.63 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.05x = 52,653.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,653.53/230.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.88

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