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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.07, 347.69 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.07, 347.69 and 123.66 is: 185.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.07 : 347.69 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.07/347.69 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.07x = 347.69 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.07x = 42,995.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,995.65/232.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.27

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