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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.59, 346.01 and 100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.59, 346.01 and 100.59 is: 150.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.59 : 346.01 = 100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.59/346.01 = 100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.59x = 346.01 × 100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.59x = 34,805.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,805.72/230.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.94

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