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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.79, 345.30 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.79, 345.30 and 153.93 is: 230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.79 : 345.30 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.79/345.30 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.79x = 345.30 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.79x = 53,152.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,152.03/230.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.30

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