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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.30, 348.55 and 86.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.30, 348.55 and 86.06 is: 129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.30 : 348.55 = 86.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.30/348.55 = 86.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.30x = 348.55 × 86.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.30x = 29,996.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,996.87/232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.13

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