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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.61, 345.30 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.61, 345.30 and 122.18 is: 182.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.61 : 345.30 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.61/345.30 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.61x = 345.30 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.61x = 42,187.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,187.03/230.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.94

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