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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.69, 346.03 and 59.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.69, 346.03 and 59.69 is: 89.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.69 : 346.03 = 59.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.69/346.03 = 59.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.69x = 346.03 × 59.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.69x = 20,653.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,653.81/230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.53

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