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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.30, 344.96 and 153.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.30, 344.96 and 153.30 is: 229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.30 : 344.96 = 153.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.30/344.96 = 153.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.30x = 344.96 × 153.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.30x = 52,882.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,882.37/230.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.62

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