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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.80, 346.22 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.80, 346.22 and 102.52 is: 153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.80 : 346.22 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.80/346.22 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.80x = 346.22 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.80x = 35,494.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,494.47/230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.79

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