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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.42, 349.57 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.42, 349.57 and 123.44 is: 184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.42 : 349.57 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.42/349.57 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.42x = 349.57 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.42x = 43,149.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,149.33/233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.86

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