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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.49, 347.61 and 123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.49, 347.61 and 123.34 is: 185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.49 : 347.61 = 123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.49/347.61 = 123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.49x = 347.61 × 123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.49x = 42,874.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,874.22/231.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.21

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