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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.22, 348.24 and 129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.22, 348.24 and 129.80 is: 194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.22 : 348.24 = 129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.22/348.24 = 129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.22x = 348.24 × 129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.22x = 45,201.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,201.55/232.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.65

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