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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.75, 346.12 and 68.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.75, 346.12 and 68.41 is: 102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.75 : 346.12 = 68.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.75/346.12 = 68.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.75x = 346.12 × 68.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.75x = 23,678.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,678.07/230.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.61

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