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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.23, 348.21 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.23, 348.21 and 110.34 is: 165.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.23 : 348.21 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.23/348.21 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.23x = 348.21 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.23x = 38,421.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,421.49/232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.45

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