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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.44, 345.66 and 59.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.44, 345.66 and 59.44 is: 89.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.44 : 345.66 = 59.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.44/345.66 = 59.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.44x = 345.66 × 59.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.44x = 20,545.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,545.17/230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.16

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