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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232, 347.84 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232, 347.84 and 116.48 is: 174.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232 : 347.84 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232/347.84 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232x = 347.84 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232x = 40,516.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,516.40/232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.64

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