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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.73, 346.05 and 76.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.73, 346.05 and 76.65 is: 114.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.73 : 346.05 = 76.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.73/346.05 = 76.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.73x = 346.05 × 76.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.73x = 26,524.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,524.73/230.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.96

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