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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232, 348.03 and 122.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232, 348.03 and 122.35 is: 183.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232 : 348.03 = 122.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232/348.03 = 122.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232x = 348.03 × 122.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232x = 42,581.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,581.47/232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.54

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