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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.92, 346.37 and 59.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.92, 346.37 and 59.92 is: 89.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.92 : 346.37 = 59.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.92/346.37 = 59.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.92x = 346.37 × 59.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.92x = 20,753.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,753.32/230.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.87

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