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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.11, 346.77 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.11, 346.77 and 122.88 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.11 : 346.77 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.11/346.77 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.11x = 346.77 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.11x = 42,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,611.10/231.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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