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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.73, 346.06 and 68.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.73, 346.06 and 68.38 is: 102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.73 : 346.06 = 68.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.73/346.06 = 68.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.73x = 346.06 × 68.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.73x = 23,663.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,663.58/230.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.56

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