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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.72, 346.10 and 86.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.72, 346.10 and 86.44 is: 129.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.72 : 346.10 = 86.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.72/346.10 = 86.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.72x = 346.10 × 86.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.72x = 29,915.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,915.91/230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.66

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