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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.07, 345.11 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.07, 345.11 and 145.11 is: 217.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.07 : 345.11 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.07/345.11 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.07x = 345.11 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.07x = 50,078.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,078.19/230.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.67

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