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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.63, 345.20 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.63, 345.20 and 153.27 is: 229.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.63 : 345.20 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.63/345.20 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.63x = 345.20 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.63x = 52,908.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,908.04/230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.41

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