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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.96, 346.39 and 68.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.96, 346.39 and 68.60 is: 102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.96 : 346.39 = 68.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.96/346.39 = 68.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.96x = 346.39 × 68.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.96x = 23,762.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,762.35/230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.89

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