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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.25, 347.89 and 116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.25, 347.89 and 116.36 is: 174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.25 : 347.89 = 116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.25/347.89 = 116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.25x = 347.89 × 116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.25x = 40,480.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,480.48/232.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.30

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