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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.03, 348.05 and 77.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.03, 348.05 and 77.96 is: 116.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.03 : 348.05 = 77.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.03/348.05 = 77.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.03x = 348.05 × 77.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.03x = 27,133.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,133.98/232.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.94

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