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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.51, 345.48 and 100.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.51, 345.48 and 100.47 is: 150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.51 : 345.48 = 100.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.51/345.48 = 100.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.51x = 345.48 × 100.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.51x = 34,710.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,710.38/230.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.58

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