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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.12, 344.46 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.12, 344.46 and 151.94 is: 227.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.12 : 344.46 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.12/344.46 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.12x = 344.46 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.12x = 52,338.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,338.11/230.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.44

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