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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.28, 348.47 and 78.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.28, 348.47 and 78.19 is: 117.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.28 : 348.47 = 78.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.28/348.47 = 78.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.28x = 348.47 × 78.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.28x = 27,246.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,246.66/232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.30

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