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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.26, 345.36 and 76.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.26, 345.36 and 76.18 is: 114.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.26 : 345.36 = 76.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.26/345.36 = 76.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.26x = 345.36 × 76.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.26x = 26,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,309.52/230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.26

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