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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.76, 346.24 and 100.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.76, 346.24 and 100.86 is: 151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.76 : 346.24 = 100.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.76/346.24 = 100.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.76x = 346.24 × 100.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.76x = 34,920.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,920.59/230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.33

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