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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.23, 348.35 and 78.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.23, 348.35 and 78.33 is: 117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.23 : 348.35 = 78.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.23/348.35 = 78.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.23x = 348.35 × 78.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.23x = 27,285.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,285.86/232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.50

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