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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.64, 347.12 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.64, 347.12 and 123.20 is: 184.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.64 : 347.12 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.64/347.12 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.64x = 347.12 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.64x = 42,765.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,765.18/231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.62

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