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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.60, 346.07 and 107.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.60, 346.07 and 107.15 is: 160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.60 : 346.07 = 107.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.60/346.07 = 107.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.60x = 346.07 × 107.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.60x = 37,079.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,079.94/230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.80

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