Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230, 345 and 59
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 230, 345 and 59 is: 88.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230 : 345 = 59 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230/345 = 59/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230x = 345 × 59 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230x = 20,355 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,355/230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88.50
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