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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.37, 348.65 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.37, 348.65 and 124.13 is: 186.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.37 : 348.65 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.37/348.65 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.37x = 348.65 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.37x = 43,275.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,275.56/232.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.24

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