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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.22, 345.33 and 100.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.22, 345.33 and 100.22 is: 150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.22 : 345.33 = 100.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.22/345.33 = 100.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.22x = 345.33 × 100.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.22x = 34,607.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,607.25/230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.32

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