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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.82, 346.29 and 84.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.82, 346.29 and 84.55 is: 126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.82 : 346.29 = 84.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.82/346.29 = 84.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.82x = 346.29 × 84.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.82x = 29,278.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,278.82/230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.85

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