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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.18, 348.26 and 61.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.18, 348.26 and 61.18 is: 91.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.18 : 348.26 = 61.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.18/348.26 = 61.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.18x = 348.26 × 61.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.18x = 21,305.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,305.37/232.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.76

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