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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.57, 345.75 and 153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.57, 345.75 and 153.62 is: 230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.57 : 345.75 = 153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.57/345.75 = 153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.57x = 345.75 × 153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.57x = 53,114.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,114.12/230.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.36

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