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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.64, 345.60 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.64, 345.60 and 122.40 is: 183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.64 : 345.60 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.64/345.60 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.64x = 345.60 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.64x = 42,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,301.44/230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.41

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