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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.52, 345.49 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.52, 345.49 and 100.44 is: 150.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.52 : 345.49 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.52/345.49 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.52x = 345.49 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.52x = 34,701.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,701.05/230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.53

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