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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.57, 348.44 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.57, 348.44 and 124.16 is: 186.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.57 : 348.44 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.57/348.44 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.57x = 348.44 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.57x = 43,262.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,262.31/232.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.02

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