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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.40, 345.40 and 122.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.40, 345.40 and 122.06 is: 182.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.40 : 345.40 = 122.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.40/345.40 = 122.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.40x = 345.40 × 122.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.40x = 42,160.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,160.08/230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.99

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