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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.68, 346.20 and 162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.68, 346.20 and 162.34 is: 243.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.68 : 346.20 = 162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.68/346.20 = 162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.68x = 346.20 × 162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.68x = 56,202.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,202.11/230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.64

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