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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.67, 345.39 and 122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.67, 345.39 and 122.23 is: 183.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.67 : 345.39 = 122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.67/345.39 = 122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.67x = 345.39 × 122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.67x = 42,217.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,217.02/230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.02

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