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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.72, 345.84 and 86.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.72, 345.84 and 86.38 is: 129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.72 : 345.84 = 86.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.72/345.84 = 86.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.72x = 345.84 × 86.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.72x = 29,873.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,873.66/230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.48

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