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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.96, 346.38 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.96, 346.38 and 68.63 is: 102.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.96 : 346.38 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.96/346.38 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.96x = 346.38 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.96x = 23,770.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,770.33/230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.92

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