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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.96, 346.22 and 84.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.96, 346.22 and 84.68 is: 126.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.96 : 346.22 = 84.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.96/346.22 = 84.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.96x = 346.22 × 84.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.96x = 29,317.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,317.69/230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.94

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