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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 346.28 and 68.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 346.28 and 68.55 is: 102.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 346.28 = 68.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/346.28 = 68.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 346.28 × 68.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 23,735.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,735.85/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.82

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