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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.76, 346.23 and 86.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.76, 346.23 and 86.45 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.76 : 346.23 = 86.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.76/346.23 = 86.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.76x = 346.23 × 86.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.76x = 29,929.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,929.85/230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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