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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.10, 348.48 and 186.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.10, 348.48 and 186.33 is: 279.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.10 : 348.48 = 186.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.10/348.48 = 186.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.10x = 348.48 × 186.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.10x = 64,932.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,932.28/232.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.77

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