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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.20, 348.03 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.20, 348.03 and 129.33 is: 193.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.20 : 348.03 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.20/348.03 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.20x = 348.03 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.20x = 45,010.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,010.72/232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.84

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