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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.18, 348.32 and 86.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.18, 348.32 and 86.02 is: 129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.18 : 348.32 = 86.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.18/348.32 = 86.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.18x = 348.32 × 86.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.18x = 29,962.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,962.49/232.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.05

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