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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.66, 345.89 and 76.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.66, 345.89 and 76.62 is: 114.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.66 : 345.89 = 76.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.66/345.89 = 76.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.66x = 345.89 × 76.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.66x = 26,501.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,501.71/230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.90

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