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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.21, 346.81 and 68.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.21, 346.81 and 68.89 is: 103.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.21 : 346.81 = 68.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.21/346.81 = 68.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.21x = 346.81 × 68.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.21x = 23,891.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,891.40/231.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.33

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