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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.96, 346.43 and 76.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.96, 346.43 and 76.88 is: 115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.96 : 346.43 = 76.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.96/346.43 = 76.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.96x = 346.43 × 76.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.96x = 26,634.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,634.60/230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.32

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