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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.04, 348.09 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.04, 348.09 and 116.46 is: 174.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.04 : 348.09 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.04/348.09 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.04x = 348.09 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.04x = 40,538.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,538.56/232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.71

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