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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.56, 345.76 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.56, 345.76 and 122.28 is: 183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.56 : 345.76 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.56/345.76 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.56x = 345.76 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.56x = 42,279.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,279.53/230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.38

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