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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.61, 345.84 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.61, 345.84 and 76.50 is: 114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.61 : 345.84 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.61/345.84 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.61x = 345.84 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.61x = 26,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,456.76/230.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.73

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