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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.61, 348.46 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.61, 348.46 and 124.25 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.61 : 348.46 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.61/348.46 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.61x = 348.46 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.61x = 43,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,294.10/232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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