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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.79, 348.80 and 123.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.79, 348.80 and 123.09 is: 184.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.79 : 348.80 = 123.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.79/348.80 = 123.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.79x = 348.80 × 123.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.79x = 42,934.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,934.66/232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.44

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