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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.20, 350.10 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.20, 350.10 and 123.60 is: 185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.20 : 350.10 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.20/350.10 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.20x = 350.10 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.20x = 43,272.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,272.36/233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.56

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