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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.18, 348.29 and 78.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.18, 348.29 and 78.10 is: 117.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.18 : 348.29 = 78.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.18/348.29 = 78.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.18x = 348.29 × 78.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.18x = 27,199.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,199.71/232.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.15

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