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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.07, 348.02 and 85.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.07, 348.02 and 85.79 is: 128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.07 : 348.02 = 85.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.07/348.02 = 85.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.07x = 348.02 × 85.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.07x = 29,855.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,855.68/232.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.65

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