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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.08, 348.08 and 78.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.08, 348.08 and 78.02 is: 117.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.08 : 348.08 = 78.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.08/348.08 = 78.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.08x = 348.08 × 78.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.08x = 27,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,155.66/232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.01

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