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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.92, 346.39 and 121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.92, 346.39 and 121.30 is: 181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.92 : 346.39 = 121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.92/346.39 = 121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.92x = 346.39 × 121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.92x = 42,015.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,015.94/230.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.95

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