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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.13, 349.64 and 68.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.13, 349.64 and 68.60 is: 102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.13 : 349.64 = 68.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.13/349.64 = 68.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.13x = 349.64 × 68.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.13x = 23,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,985.30/233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.88

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