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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.46, 348.85 and 124.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.46, 348.85 and 124.33 is: 186.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.46 : 348.85 = 124.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.46/348.85 = 124.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.46x = 348.85 × 124.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.46x = 43,371.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,371.80/232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.58

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