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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.54, 345.58 and 153.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.54, 345.58 and 153.31 is: 229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.54 : 345.58 = 153.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.54/345.58 = 153.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.54x = 345.58 × 153.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.54x = 52,980.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,980.10/230.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.81

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