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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 346.12 and 109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 346.12 and 109 is: 163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 346.12 = 109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/346.12 = 109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 346.12 × 109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 37,727.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,727.08/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.43

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