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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.62, 345.62 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.62, 345.62 and 122.48 is: 183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.62 : 345.62 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.62/345.62 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.62x = 345.62 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.62x = 42,331.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,331.54/230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.56

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