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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.64, 345.95 and 68.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.64, 345.95 and 68.33 is: 102.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.64 : 345.95 = 68.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.64/345.95 = 68.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.64x = 345.95 × 68.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.64x = 23,636.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,636.69/230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.48

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