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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.02, 344.82 and 83.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.02, 344.82 and 83.66 is: 125.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.02 : 344.82 = 83.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.02/344.82 = 83.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.02x = 344.82 × 83.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.02x = 28,846.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,846.49/230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.41

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