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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.95, 346.38 and 76.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.95, 346.38 and 76.87 is: 115.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.95 : 346.38 = 76.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.95/346.38 = 76.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.95x = 346.38 × 76.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.95x = 26,626.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,626.23/230.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.29

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