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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.47, 349.34 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.47, 349.34 and 124.34 is: 186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.47 : 349.34 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.47/349.34 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.47x = 349.34 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.47x = 43,434.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,434.57/232.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.84

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