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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 347.88 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 347.88 and 124.08 is: 185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 347.88 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/347.88 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 347.88 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 43,164.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,164.95/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.80

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