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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.76, 347.64 and 123.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.76, 347.64 and 123.49 is: 185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.76 : 347.64 = 123.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.76/347.64 = 123.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.76x = 347.64 × 123.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.76x = 42,930.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,930.06/231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.24

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