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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.21, 348.35 and 129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.21, 348.35 and 129.54 is: 194.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.21 : 348.35 = 129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.21/348.35 = 129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.21x = 348.35 × 129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.21x = 45,125.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,125.26/232.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.33

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