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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.47, 345.68 and 68.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.47, 345.68 and 68.17 is: 102.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.47 : 345.68 = 68.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.47/345.68 = 68.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.47x = 345.68 × 68.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.47x = 23,562.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,562.94/230.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.24

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