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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.13, 344.93 and 108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.13, 344.93 and 108.23 is: 162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.13 : 344.93 = 108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.13/344.93 = 108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.13x = 344.93 × 108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.13x = 37,329.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,329.51/230.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.21

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