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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.28, 346.56 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.28, 346.56 and 123.04 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.28 : 346.56 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.28/346.56 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.28x = 346.56 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.28x = 42,640.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,640.74/231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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