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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.13, 344.95 and 108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.13, 344.95 and 108.29 is: 162.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.13 : 344.95 = 108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.13/344.95 = 108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.13x = 344.95 × 108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.13x = 37,352.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,352.37/230.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.31

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