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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 348.24 and 123.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 348.24 and 123.86 is: 185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 348.24 = 123.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/348.24 = 123.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 348.24 × 123.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 43,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,133.01/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.60

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