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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.26, 347.99 and 123.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.26, 347.99 and 123.81 is: 185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.26 : 347.99 = 123.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.26/347.99 = 123.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.26x = 347.99 × 123.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.26x = 43,084.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,084.02/232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.50

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