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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.27, 345.40 and 56.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.27, 345.40 and 56.94 is: 85.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.27 : 345.40 = 56.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.27/345.40 = 56.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.27x = 345.40 × 56.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.27x = 19,665.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,665.35/230.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.40

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