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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.19, 349.72 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.19, 349.72 and 123.35 is: 184.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.19 : 349.72 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.19/349.72 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.19x = 349.72 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.19x = 43,137.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,137.87/233.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.99

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