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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.58, 347.37 and 123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.58, 347.37 and 123.40 is: 185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.58 : 347.37 = 123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.58/347.37 = 123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.58x = 347.37 × 123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.58x = 42,865.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,865.46/231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.10

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