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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.47, 347.84 and 123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.47, 347.84 and 123.34 is: 185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.47 : 347.84 = 123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.47/347.84 = 123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.47x = 347.84 × 123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.47x = 42,902.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,902.59/231.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.35

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