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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.92, 346.41 and 122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.92, 346.41 and 122.65 is: 183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.92 : 346.41 = 122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.92/346.41 = 122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.92x = 346.41 × 122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.92x = 42,486.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,486.32/230.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.99

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