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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.30, 345.46 and 100.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.30, 345.46 and 100.33 is: 150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.30 : 345.46 = 100.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.30/345.46 = 100.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.30x = 345.46 × 100.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.30x = 34,660.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,660.00/230.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.50

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