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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.23, 346.88 and 68.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.23, 346.88 and 68.91 is: 103.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.23 : 346.88 = 68.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.23/346.88 = 68.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.23x = 346.88 × 68.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.23x = 23,903.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,903.67/231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.38

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