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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.65, 345.78 and 153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.65, 345.78 and 153.64 is: 230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.65 : 345.78 = 153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.65/345.78 = 153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.65x = 345.78 × 153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.65x = 53,125.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,125.64/230.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.33

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