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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.26, 348.20 and 186.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.26, 348.20 and 186.58 is: 279.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.26 : 348.20 = 186.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.26/348.20 = 186.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.26x = 348.20 × 186.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.26x = 64,967.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,967.16/232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.72

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