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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.44, 345.59 and 76.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.44, 345.59 and 76.33 is: 114.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.44 : 345.59 = 76.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.44/345.59 = 76.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.44x = 345.59 × 76.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.44x = 26,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,378.88/230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.47

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