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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.68, 348.93 and 124.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.68, 348.93 and 124.41 is: 186.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.68 : 348.93 = 124.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.68/348.93 = 124.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.68x = 348.93 × 124.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.68x = 43,410.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,410.38/232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.57

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