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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.19, 349.38 and 124.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.19, 349.38 and 124.65 is: 186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.19 : 349.38 = 124.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.19/349.38 = 124.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.19x = 349.38 × 124.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.19x = 43,550.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,550.22/233.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.76

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