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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.22, 348.53 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.22, 348.53 and 124.08 is: 186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.22 : 348.53 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.22/348.53 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.22x = 348.53 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.22x = 43,244.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,244.98/232.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.23

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