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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.51, 345.15 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.51, 345.15 and 157.20 is: 235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.51 : 345.15 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.51/345.15 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.51x = 345.15 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.51x = 54,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,258.49/230.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.39

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