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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.68, 346.02 and 68.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.68, 346.02 and 68.38 is: 102.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.68 : 346.02 = 68.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.68/346.02 = 68.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.68x = 346.02 × 68.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.68x = 23,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,660.85/230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.57

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