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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.94, 348.22 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.94, 348.22 and 122.34 is: 183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.94 : 348.22 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.94/348.22 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.94x = 348.22 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.94x = 42,601.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,601.23/231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.67

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