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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.53, 345.79 and 84.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.53, 345.79 and 84.30 is: 126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.53 : 345.79 = 84.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.53/345.79 = 84.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.53x = 345.79 × 84.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.53x = 29,150.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,150.12/230.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.45

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