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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.09, 344.91 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.09, 344.91 and 108.44 is: 162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.09 : 344.91 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.09/344.91 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.09x = 344.91 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.09x = 37,401.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,401.41/230.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.55

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