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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.49, 345.45 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.49, 345.45 and 122.16 is: 183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.49 : 345.45 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.49/345.45 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.49x = 345.45 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.49x = 42,200.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,200.17/230.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.09

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