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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.87, 346.31 and 74.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.87, 346.31 and 74.71 is: 112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.87 : 346.31 = 74.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.87/346.31 = 74.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.87x = 346.31 × 74.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.87x = 25,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,871.58/230.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.06

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