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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.43, 348.38 and 124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.43, 348.38 and 124.30 is: 186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.43 : 348.38 = 124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.43/348.38 = 124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.43x = 348.38 × 124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.43x = 43,301.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,301.27/232.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.30

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