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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.69, 346.07 and 86.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.69, 346.07 and 86.39 is: 129.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.69 : 346.07 = 86.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.69/346.07 = 86.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.69x = 346.07 × 86.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.69x = 29,896.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,896.99/230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.60

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