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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.55, 345.87 and 76.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.55, 345.87 and 76.49 is: 114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.55 : 345.87 = 76.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.55/345.87 = 76.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.55x = 345.87 × 76.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.55x = 26,457.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,457.11/230.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.76

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