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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233, 349.20 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233, 349.20 and 124.56 is: 186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233 : 349.20 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233/349.20 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233x = 349.20 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233x = 43,496.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,496.35/233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.68

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