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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.30, 348.05 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.30, 348.05 and 122.45 is: 183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.30 : 348.05 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.30/348.05 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.30x = 348.05 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.30x = 42,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,618.72/232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.46

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