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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.24, 345.38 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.24, 345.38 and 76.16 is: 114.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.24 : 345.38 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.24/345.38 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.24x = 345.38 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.24x = 26,303.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,303.33/230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.24

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