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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.58, 345.97 and 122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.58, 345.97 and 122.38 is: 183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.58 : 345.97 = 122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.58/345.97 = 122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.58x = 345.97 × 122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.58x = 42,339.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,339.10/230.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.62

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