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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.57, 345.86 and 86.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.57, 345.86 and 86.21 is: 129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.57 : 345.86 = 86.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.57/345.86 = 86.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.57x = 345.86 × 86.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.57x = 29,816.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,816.59/230.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.32

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