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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.03, 347.94 and 77.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.03, 347.94 and 77.92 is: 116.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.03 : 347.94 = 77.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.03/347.94 = 77.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.03x = 347.94 × 77.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.03x = 27,111.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,111.48/232.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.84

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