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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.99, 348.18 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.99, 348.18 and 123.84 is: 185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.99 : 348.18 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.99/348.18 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.99x = 348.18 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.99x = 43,118.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,118.61/231.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.86

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