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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.34, 345.78 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.34, 345.78 and 122.34 is: 183.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.34 : 345.78 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.34/345.78 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.34x = 345.78 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.34x = 42,302.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,302.73/230.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.65

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