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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 346.21 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 346.21 and 76.74 is: 115.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 346.21 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/346.21 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 346.21 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 26,567.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,567.29/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.08

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