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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.47, 348.45 and 124.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.47, 348.45 and 124.03 is: 185.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.47 : 348.45 = 124.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.47/348.45 = 124.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.47x = 348.45 × 124.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.47x = 43,218.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,218.92/232.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.91

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