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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 348.12 and 85.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 348.12 and 85.89 is: 128.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 348.12 = 85.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/348.12 = 85.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 348.12 × 85.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 29,900.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,900.03/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.79

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