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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.24, 346.79 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.24, 346.79 and 122.97 is: 184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.24 : 346.79 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.24/346.79 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.24x = 346.79 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.24x = 42,644.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,644.77/231.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.42

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