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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.52, 345.36 and 122.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.52, 345.36 and 122.06 is: 182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.52 : 345.36 = 122.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.52/345.36 = 122.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.52x = 345.36 × 122.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.52x = 42,154.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,154.64/230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.87

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