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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.32, 345.52 and 86.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.32, 345.52 and 86.05 is: 129.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.32 : 345.52 = 86.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.32/345.52 = 86.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.32x = 345.52 × 86.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.32x = 29,732.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,732.00/230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.09

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