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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 348.08 and 181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 348.08 and 181.30 is: 271.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 348.08 = 181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/348.08 = 181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 348.08 × 181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 63,106.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,106.90/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.99

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