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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.08, 347.68 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.08, 347.68 and 123.52 is: 185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.08 : 347.68 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.08/347.68 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.08x = 347.68 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.08x = 42,945.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,945.43/232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.05

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