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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.00, 344.97 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.00, 344.97 and 114.48 is: 171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.00 : 344.97 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.00/344.97 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.00x = 344.97 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.00x = 39,492.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,492.17/230.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.71

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