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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.20, 348.26 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.20, 348.26 and 123.84 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.20 : 348.26 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.20/348.26 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.20x = 348.26 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.20x = 43,127.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,127.90/232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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