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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.48, 346.77 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.48, 346.77 and 123.12 is: 184.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.48 : 346.77 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.48/346.77 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.48x = 346.77 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.48x = 42,694.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,694.32/231.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.44

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