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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.30, 347.01 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.30, 347.01 and 123 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.30 : 347.01 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.30/347.01 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.30x = 347.01 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.30x = 42,682.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,682.23/231.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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