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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.31, 345.78 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.31, 345.78 and 185.22 is: 278.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.31 : 345.78 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.31/345.78 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.31x = 345.78 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.31x = 64,045.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,045.37/230.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.08

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