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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.28, 345.81 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.28, 345.81 and 153.73 is: 230.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.28 : 345.81 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.28/345.81 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.28x = 345.81 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.28x = 53,160.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,160.60/230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.86

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