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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.47, 345.71 and 86.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.47, 345.71 and 86.19 is: 129.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.47 : 345.71 = 86.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.47/345.71 = 86.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.47x = 345.71 × 86.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.47x = 29,796.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,796.74/230.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.29

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