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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.82, 346.08 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.82, 346.08 and 152.64 is: 228.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.82 : 346.08 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.82/346.08 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.82x = 346.08 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.82x = 52,823.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,823.16/230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.85

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