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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.78, 346.31 and 100.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.78, 346.31 and 100.77 is: 151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.78 : 346.31 = 100.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.78/346.31 = 100.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.78x = 346.31 × 100.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.78x = 34,897.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,897.15/230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.22

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