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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.79, 346.13 and 86.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.79, 346.13 and 86.41 is: 129.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.79 : 346.13 = 86.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.79/346.13 = 86.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.79x = 346.13 × 86.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.79x = 29,909.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,909.09/230.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.59

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