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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 348.40 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 348.40 and 129.52 is: 194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 348.40 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/348.40 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 348.40 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 45,124.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,124.77/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.37

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