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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.63, 346.08 and 102.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.63, 346.08 and 102.38 is: 153.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.63 : 346.08 = 102.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.63/346.08 = 102.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.63x = 346.08 × 102.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.63x = 35,429.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,429.94/230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.63

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