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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.14, 348.18 and 61.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.14, 348.18 and 61.14 is: 91.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.14 : 348.18 = 61.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.14/348.18 = 61.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.14x = 348.18 × 61.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.14x = 21,287.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,287.73/232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.70

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