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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.15, 346.38 and 123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.15, 346.38 and 123.01 is: 184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.15 : 346.38 = 123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.15/346.38 = 123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.15x = 346.38 × 123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.15x = 42,608.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,608.20/231.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.33

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