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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.54, 348.59 and 122.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.54, 348.59 and 122.83 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.54 : 348.59 = 122.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.54/348.59 = 122.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.54x = 348.59 × 122.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.54x = 42,817.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,817.31/232.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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