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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.31, 345.29 and 100.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.31, 345.29 and 100.26 is: 150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.31 : 345.29 = 100.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.31/345.29 = 100.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.31x = 345.29 × 100.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.31x = 34,618.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,618.27/230.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.31

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