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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.01, 348.21 and 129.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.01, 348.21 and 129.41 is: 194.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.01 : 348.21 = 129.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.01/348.21 = 129.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.01x = 348.21 × 129.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.01x = 45,060.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,060.12/232.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.22

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