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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.35, 345.46 and 108.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.35, 345.46 and 108.49 is: 162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.35 : 345.46 = 108.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.35/345.46 = 108.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.35x = 345.46 × 108.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.35x = 37,478.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,478.96/230.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.70

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