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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.63, 348.93 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.63, 348.93 and 124.48 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.63 : 348.93 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.63/348.93 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.63x = 348.93 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.63x = 43,434.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,434.81/232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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