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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.23, 348.59 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.23, 348.59 and 124.10 is: 186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.23 : 348.59 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.23/348.59 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.23x = 348.59 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.23x = 43,260.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,260.02/232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.28

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