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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.41, 345.62 and 68.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.41, 345.62 and 68.08 is: 102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.41 : 345.62 = 68.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.41/345.62 = 68.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.41x = 345.62 × 68.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.41x = 23,529.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,529.81/230.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.12

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