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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.67, 349.05 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.67, 349.05 and 124.40 is: 186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.67 : 349.05 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.67/349.05 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.67x = 349.05 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.67x = 43,421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,421.82/232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.62

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