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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.21, 345.44 and 153.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.21, 345.44 and 153.21 is: 229.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.21 : 345.44 = 153.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.21/345.44 = 153.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.21x = 345.44 × 153.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.21x = 52,924.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,924.86/230.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.90

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