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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.70, 350.38 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.70, 350.38 and 123.94 is: 185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.70 : 350.38 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.70/350.38 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.70x = 350.38 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.70x = 43,426.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,426.10/233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.82

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