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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.62, 348.66 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.62, 348.66 and 124.35 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.62 : 348.66 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.62/348.66 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.62x = 348.66 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.62x = 43,355.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,355.87/232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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