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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.03, 344.94 and 73.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.03, 344.94 and 73.81 is: 110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.03 : 344.94 = 73.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.03/344.94 = 73.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.03x = 344.94 × 73.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.03x = 25,460.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,460.02/230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.68

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