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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.19, 348.26 and 83.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.19, 348.26 and 83.93 is: 125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.19 : 348.26 = 83.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.19/348.26 = 83.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.19x = 348.26 × 83.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.19x = 29,229.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,229.91/232.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.89

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