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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.49, 345.71 and 82.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.49, 345.71 and 82.23 is: 123.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.49 : 345.71 = 82.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.49/345.71 = 82.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.49x = 345.71 × 82.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.49x = 28,426.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,426.00/230.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.33

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