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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.65, 348.62 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.65, 348.62 and 124.11 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.65 : 348.62 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.65/348.62 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.65x = 348.62 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.65x = 43,266.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,266.61/232.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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