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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.11, 348.21 and 78.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.11, 348.21 and 78.03 is: 117.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.11 : 348.21 = 78.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.11/348.21 = 78.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.11x = 348.21 × 78.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.11x = 27,170.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,170.83/232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.06

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