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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.18, 348.18 and 123.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.18, 348.18 and 123.91 is: 185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.18 : 348.18 = 123.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.18/348.18 = 123.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.18x = 348.18 × 123.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.18x = 43,142.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,142.98/232.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.82

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