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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.12, 348.72 and 199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.12, 348.72 and 199.72 is: 300.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.12 : 348.72 = 199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.12/348.72 = 199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.12x = 348.72 × 199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.12x = 69,646.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,646.36/232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.04

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