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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.17, 345.31 and 76.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.17, 345.31 and 76.10 is: 114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.17 : 345.31 = 76.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.17/345.31 = 76.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.17x = 345.31 × 76.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.17x = 26,278.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,278.09/230.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.17

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