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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.36, 348.38 and 122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.36, 348.38 and 122.54 is: 183.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.36 : 348.38 = 122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.36/348.38 = 122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.36x = 348.38 × 122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.36x = 42,688.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,688.13/232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.72

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