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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.64, 345.93 and 84.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.64, 345.93 and 84.39 is: 126.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.64 : 345.93 = 84.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.64/345.93 = 84.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.64x = 345.93 × 84.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.64x = 29,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,193.03/230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.57

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