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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.23, 347.76 and 124.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.23, 347.76 and 124.05 is: 185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.23 : 347.76 = 124.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.23/347.76 = 124.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.23x = 347.76 × 124.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.23x = 43,139.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,139.63/232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.76

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