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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.40, 345.78 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.40, 345.78 and 122.22 is: 183.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.40 : 345.78 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.40/345.78 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.40x = 345.78 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.40x = 42,261.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,261.23/230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.43

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