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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.49, 345.57 and 122.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.49, 345.57 and 122.37 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.49 : 345.57 = 122.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.49/345.57 = 122.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.49x = 345.57 × 122.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.49x = 42,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,287.40/230.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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