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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 348.10 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 348.10 and 116.50 is: 174.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 348.10 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/348.10 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 348.10 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 40,553.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,553.65/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.79

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