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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.01, 347.97 and 77.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.01, 347.97 and 77.90 is: 116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.01 : 347.97 = 77.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.01/347.97 = 77.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.01x = 347.97 × 77.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.01x = 27,105.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,105.12/232.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.83

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