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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.02, 344.96 and 83.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.02, 344.96 and 83.74 is: 125.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.02 : 344.96 = 83.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.02/344.96 = 83.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.02x = 344.96 × 83.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.02x = 28,886.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,886.95/230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.58

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