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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.34, 305.46 and 122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.34, 305.46 and 122.23 is: 183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.34 : 305.46 = 122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.34/305.46 = 122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.34x = 305.46 × 122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.34x = 37,336.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,336.38/203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.62

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