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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.96, 346.38 and 68.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.96, 346.38 and 68.66 is: 102.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.96 : 346.38 = 68.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.96/346.38 = 68.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.96x = 346.38 × 68.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.96x = 23,782.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,782.45/230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.97

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