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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.24, 348.29 and 123.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.24, 348.29 and 123.97 is: 185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.24 : 348.29 = 123.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.24/348.29 = 123.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.24x = 348.29 × 123.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.24x = 43,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,177.51/232.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.92

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