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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.28, 349.18 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.28, 349.18 and 124.74 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.28 : 349.18 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.28/349.18 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.28x = 349.18 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.28x = 43,556.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,556.71/233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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