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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.08, 344.92 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.08, 344.92 and 108.18 is: 162.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.08 : 344.92 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.08/344.92 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.08x = 344.92 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.08x = 37,313.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,313.45/230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.18

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