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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.52, 345.61 and 122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.52, 345.61 and 122.25 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.52 : 345.61 = 122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.52/345.61 = 122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.52x = 345.61 × 122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.52x = 42,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,250.82/230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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