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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.54, 345.80 and 57.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.54, 345.80 and 57.20 is: 85.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.54 : 345.80 = 57.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.54/345.80 = 57.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.54x = 345.80 × 57.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.54x = 19,779.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,779.47/230.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.80

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