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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.35, 348.19 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.35, 348.19 and 124 is: 185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.35 : 348.19 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.35/348.19 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.35x = 348.19 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.35x = 43,175.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,175.56/232.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.82

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