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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.58, 345.67 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.58, 345.67 and 108.88 is: 163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.58 : 345.67 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.58/345.67 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.58x = 345.67 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.58x = 37,635.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,635.41/230.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.22

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