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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.15, 347.86 and 123.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.15, 347.86 and 123.61 is: 185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.15 : 347.86 = 123.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.15/347.86 = 123.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.15x = 347.86 × 123.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.15x = 42,998.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,998.97/232.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.22

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