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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.42, 345.14 and 156.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.42, 345.14 and 156.89 is: 234.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.42 : 345.14 = 156.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.42/345.14 = 156.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.42x = 345.14 × 156.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.42x = 54,147.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,147.30/230.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.99

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