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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.68, 345.30 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.68, 345.30 and 122.20 is: 182.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.68 : 345.30 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.68/345.30 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.68x = 345.30 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.68x = 42,195.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,195.66/230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.92

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