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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.43, 345.72 and 76.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.43, 345.72 and 76.36 is: 114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.43 : 345.72 = 76.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.43/345.72 = 76.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.43x = 345.72 × 76.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.43x = 26,399.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,399.18/230.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.56

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