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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.07, 348.14 and 115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.07, 348.14 and 115.01 is: 172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.07 : 348.14 = 115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.07/348.14 = 115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.07x = 348.14 × 115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.07x = 40,039.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,039.58/232.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.53

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