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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.62, 348.76 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.62, 348.76 and 124.48 is: 186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.62 : 348.76 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.62/348.76 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.62x = 348.76 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.62x = 43,413.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,413.64/232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.63

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