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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.53, 345.86 and 68.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.53, 345.86 and 68.21 is: 102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.53 : 345.86 = 68.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.53/345.86 = 68.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.53x = 345.86 × 68.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.53x = 23,591.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,591.11/230.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.33

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