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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.80, 349.02 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.80, 349.02 and 124.44 is: 186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.80 : 349.02 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.80/349.02 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.80x = 349.02 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.80x = 43,432.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,432.05/232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.56

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