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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.65, 345.87 and 86.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.65, 345.87 and 86.35 is: 129.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.65 : 345.87 = 86.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.65/345.87 = 86.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.65x = 345.87 × 86.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.65x = 29,865.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,865.87/230.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.49

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