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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.15, 347.88 and 124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.15, 347.88 and 124.01 is: 185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.15 : 347.88 = 124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.15/347.88 = 124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.15x = 347.88 × 124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.15x = 43,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,140.60/232.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.83

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