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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.54, 345.79 and 76.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.54, 345.79 and 76.47 is: 114.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.54 : 345.79 = 76.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.54/345.79 = 76.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.54x = 345.79 × 76.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.54x = 26,442.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,442.56/230.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.70

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