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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.53, 345.82 and 76.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.53, 345.82 and 76.40 is: 114.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.53 : 345.82 = 76.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.53/345.82 = 76.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.53x = 345.82 × 76.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.53x = 26,420.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,420.65/230.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.61

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