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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.69, 346.08 and 76.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.69, 346.08 and 76.66 is: 115.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.69 : 346.08 = 76.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.69/346.08 = 76.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.69x = 346.08 × 76.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.69x = 26,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,528.38/230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.00

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