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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.43, 345.57 and 76.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.43, 345.57 and 76.38 is: 114.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.43 : 345.57 = 76.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.43/345.57 = 76.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.43x = 345.57 × 76.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.43x = 26,393.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,393.05/230.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.54

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