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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.62, 347.30 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.62, 347.30 and 123.35 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.62 : 347.30 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.62/347.30 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.62x = 347.30 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.62x = 42,838.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,838.84/231.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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