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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.24, 344.95 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.24, 344.95 and 106.62 is: 159.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.24 : 344.95 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.24/344.95 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.24x = 344.95 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.24x = 36,776.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,776.86/230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.73

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