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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230, 345 and 78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230, 345 and 78 is: 117

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230 : 345 = 78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230/345 = 78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230x = 345 × 78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230x = 26,910
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,910/230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117

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