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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.48, 348.27 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.48, 348.27 and 124.12 is: 185.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.48 : 348.27 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.48/348.27 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.48x = 348.27 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.48x = 43,227.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,227.27/232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.94

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