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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.70, 349.10 and 86.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.70, 349.10 and 86.45 is: 129.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.70 : 349.10 = 86.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.70/349.10 = 86.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.70x = 349.10 × 86.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.70x = 30,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,177.52/232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.69

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