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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.76, 346.23 and 122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.76, 346.23 and 122.63 is: 183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.76 : 346.23 = 122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.76/346.23 = 122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.76x = 346.23 × 122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.76x = 42,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,456.45/230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.99

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