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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.22, 348.49 and 129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.22, 348.49 and 129.59 is: 194.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.22 : 348.49 = 129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.22/348.49 = 129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.22x = 348.49 × 129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.22x = 45,159.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,159.40/232.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.47

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