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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.21, 348.35 and 85.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.21, 348.35 and 85.99 is: 129.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.21 : 348.35 = 85.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.21/348.35 = 85.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.21x = 348.35 × 85.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.21x = 29,954.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,954.62/232.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.00

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