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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.48, 348.84 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.48, 348.84 and 124.26 is: 186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.48 : 348.84 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.48/348.84 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.48x = 348.84 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.48x = 43,346.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,346.86/232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.45

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