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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.87, 346.46 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.87, 346.46 and 153.92 is: 230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.87 : 346.46 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.87/346.46 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.87x = 346.46 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.87x = 53,327.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,327.12/230.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.98

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