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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.78, 345.94 and 86.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.78, 345.94 and 86.38 is: 129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.78 : 345.94 = 86.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.78/345.94 = 86.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.78x = 345.94 × 86.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.78x = 29,882.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,882.30/230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.48

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