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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.44, 348.48 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.44, 348.48 and 124.26 is: 186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.44 : 348.48 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.44/348.48 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.44x = 348.48 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.44x = 43,302.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,302.12/232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.29

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