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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.36, 348.40 and 124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.36, 348.40 and 124.24 is: 186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.36 : 348.40 = 124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.36/348.40 = 124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.36x = 348.40 × 124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.36x = 43,285.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,285.22/232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.29

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