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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.34, 345.69 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.34, 345.69 and 122.16 is: 183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.34 : 345.69 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.34/345.69 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.34x = 345.69 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.34x = 42,229.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,229.49/230.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.34

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