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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.08, 348 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.08, 348 and 123.84 is: 185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.08 : 348 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.08/348 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.08x = 348 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.08x = 43,096.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,096.32/232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.70

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