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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.28, 345.47 and 108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.28, 345.47 and 108.47 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.28 : 345.47 = 108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.28/345.47 = 108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.28x = 345.47 × 108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.28x = 37,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,473.45/230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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