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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.82, 345.60 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.82, 345.60 and 153.90 is: 230.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.82 : 345.60 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.82/345.60 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.82x = 345.60 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.82x = 53,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,187.84/230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.43

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