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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.20, 344.99 and 108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.20, 344.99 and 108.21 is: 162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.20 : 344.99 = 108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.20/344.99 = 108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.20x = 344.99 × 108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.20x = 37,329.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,329.64/230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.16

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