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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.37, 345.25 and 157.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.37, 345.25 and 157.65 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.37 : 345.25 = 157.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.37/345.25 = 157.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.37x = 345.25 × 157.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.37x = 54,428.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,428.66/230.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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