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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.57, 345.87 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.57, 345.87 and 86.27 is: 129.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.57 : 345.87 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.57/345.87 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.57x = 345.87 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.57x = 29,838.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,838.20/230.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.41

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