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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.44, 348.78 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.44, 348.78 and 124.22 is: 186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.44 : 348.78 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.44/348.78 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.44x = 348.78 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.44x = 43,325.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,325.45/232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.39

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