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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.98, 346.41 and 68.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.98, 346.41 and 68.66 is: 102.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.98 : 346.41 = 68.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.98/346.41 = 68.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.98x = 346.41 × 68.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.98x = 23,784.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,784.51/230.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.97

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