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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.28, 345.06 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.28, 345.06 and 122.04 is: 182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.28 : 345.06 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.28/345.06 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.28x = 345.06 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.28x = 42,111.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,111.12/230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.87

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