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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.53, 348.58 and 124.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.53, 348.58 and 124.21 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.53 : 348.58 = 124.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.53/348.58 = 124.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.53x = 348.58 × 124.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.53x = 43,297.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,297.12/232.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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