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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.49, 345.78 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.49, 345.78 and 100.50 is: 150.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.49 : 345.78 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.49/345.78 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.49x = 345.78 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.49x = 34,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,750.89/230.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.77

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