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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.18, 346.64 and 68.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.18, 346.64 and 68.82 is: 103.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.18 : 346.64 = 68.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.18/346.64 = 68.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.18x = 346.64 × 68.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.18x = 23,855.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,855.76/231.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.19

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