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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.33, 345.55 and 122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.33, 345.55 and 122.10 is: 183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.33 : 345.55 = 122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.33/345.55 = 122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.33x = 345.55 × 122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.33x = 42,191.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,191.66/230.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.18

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