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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.76, 346.28 and 153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.76, 346.28 and 153.84 is: 230.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.76 : 346.28 = 153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.76/346.28 = 153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.76x = 346.28 × 153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.76x = 53,271.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,271.72/230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.85

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