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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.41, 348.21 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.41, 348.21 and 124.14 is: 185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.41 : 348.21 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.41/348.21 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.41x = 348.21 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.41x = 43,226.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,226.79/232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.99

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