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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.37, 348.14 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.37, 348.14 and 122.51 is: 183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.37 : 348.14 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.37/348.14 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.37x = 348.14 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.37x = 42,651.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,651.81/232.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.56

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