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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.01, 349.42 and 123.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.01, 349.42 and 123.29 is: 184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.01 : 349.42 = 123.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.01/349.42 = 123.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.01x = 349.42 × 123.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.01x = 43,079.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,079.99/233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.88

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