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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.49, 347.33 and 123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.49, 347.33 and 123.25 is: 184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.49 : 347.33 = 123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.49/347.33 = 123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.49x = 347.33 × 123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.49x = 42,808.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,808.73/231.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.93

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