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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.68, 346.19 and 153.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.68, 346.19 and 153.61 is: 230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.68 : 346.19 = 153.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.68/346.19 = 153.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.68x = 346.19 × 153.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.68x = 53,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,178.25/230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.53

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