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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.01, 347.77 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.01, 347.77 and 120.88 is: 181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.01 : 347.77 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.01/347.77 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.01x = 347.77 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.01x = 42,039.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,039.02/232.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.20

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