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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.67, 346.32 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.67, 346.32 and 153.45 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.67 : 346.32 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.67/346.32 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.67x = 346.32 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.67x = 53,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,142.80/230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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