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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.56, 348.84 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.56, 348.84 and 68.04 is: 102.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.56 : 348.84 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.56/348.84 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.56x = 348.84 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.56x = 23,733.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,733.33/232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.05

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