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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.53, 347.09 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.53, 347.09 and 123.21 is: 184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.53 : 347.09 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.53/347.09 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.53x = 347.09 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.53x = 42,764.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,764.34/231.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.71

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