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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.07, 344.24 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.07, 344.24 and 153.23 is: 229.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.07 : 344.24 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.07/344.24 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.07x = 344.24 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.07x = 52,746.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,746.56/230.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.26

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