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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.32, 350.73 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.32, 350.73 and 124.48 is: 186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.32 : 350.73 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.32/350.73 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.32x = 350.73 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.32x = 43,659.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,659.31/234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.32

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