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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.04, 348.14 and 85.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.04, 348.14 and 85.83 is: 128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.04 : 348.14 = 85.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.04/348.14 = 85.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.04x = 348.14 × 85.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.04x = 29,881.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,881.48/232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.78

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