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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.37, 345.84 and 156.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.37, 345.84 and 156.97 is: 235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.37 : 345.84 = 156.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.37/345.84 = 156.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.37x = 345.84 × 156.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.37x = 54,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,286.50/230.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.65

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