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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.77, 349.12 and 76.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.77, 349.12 and 76.60 is: 114.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.77 : 349.12 = 76.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.77/349.12 = 76.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.77x = 349.12 × 76.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.77x = 26,741.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,741.70/232.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.88

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