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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.78, 346.13 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.78, 346.13 and 122.46 is: 183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.78 : 346.13 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.78/346.13 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.78x = 346.13 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.78x = 42,387.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,387.08/230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.67

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