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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.33, 345.51 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.33, 345.51 and 114.81 is: 172.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.33 : 345.51 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.33/345.51 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.33x = 345.51 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.33x = 39,668.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,668.00/230.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.22

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