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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.48, 346.16 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.48, 346.16 and 185.12 is: 278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.48 : 346.16 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.48/346.16 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.48x = 346.16 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.48x = 64,081.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,081.14/230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.03

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