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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.19, 344.61 and 157.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.19, 344.61 and 157.83 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.19 : 344.61 = 157.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.19/344.61 = 157.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.19x = 344.61 × 157.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.19x = 54,389.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,389.80/230.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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