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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.24, 350.18 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.24, 350.18 and 123.63 is: 185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.24 : 350.18 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.24/350.18 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.24x = 350.18 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.24x = 43,292.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,292.14/233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.62

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