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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 348.18 and 123.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 348.18 and 123.82 is: 185.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 348.18 = 123.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/348.18 = 123.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 348.18 × 123.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 43,111.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,111.65/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.81

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