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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.52, 348.37 and 122.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.52, 348.37 and 122.69 is: 183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.52 : 348.37 = 122.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.52/348.37 = 122.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.52x = 348.37 × 122.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.52x = 42,742.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,742.08/232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.83

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