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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.21, 348.40 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.21, 348.40 and 110.48 is: 165.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.21 : 348.40 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.21/348.40 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.21x = 348.40 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.21x = 38,491.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,491.23/232.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.76

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