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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.78, 346.10 and 68.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.78, 346.10 and 68.42 is: 102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.78 : 346.10 = 68.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.78/346.10 = 68.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.78x = 346.10 × 68.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.78x = 23,680.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,680.69/230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.61

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