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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.91, 349.28 and 68.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.91, 349.28 and 68.33 is: 102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.91 : 349.28 = 68.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.91/349.28 = 68.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.91x = 349.28 × 68.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.91x = 23,865.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,865.96/232.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.47

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