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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.10, 347.08 and 122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.10, 347.08 and 122.98 is: 184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.10 : 347.08 = 122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.10/347.08 = 122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.10x = 347.08 × 122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.10x = 42,683.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,683.90/231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.70

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