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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.06, 344.97 and 67.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.06, 344.97 and 67.70 is: 101.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.06 : 344.97 = 67.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.06/344.97 = 67.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.06x = 344.97 × 67.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.06x = 23,352.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,352.74/230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.51

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