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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.96, 347.48 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.96, 347.48 and 123.80 is: 185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.96 : 347.48 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.96/347.48 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.96x = 347.48 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.96x = 43,018.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,018.02/231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.45

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