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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.24, 349.46 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.24, 349.46 and 124.70 is: 186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.24 : 349.46 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.24/349.46 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.24x = 349.46 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.24x = 43,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,577.66/233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.84

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