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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.04, 348.30 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.04, 348.30 and 116.58 is: 174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.04 : 348.30 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.04/348.30 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.04x = 348.30 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.04x = 40,604.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,604.81/232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.99

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