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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.28, 348.29 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.28, 348.29 and 78.12 is: 117.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.28 : 348.29 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.28/348.29 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.28x = 348.29 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.28x = 27,208.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,208.41/232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.14

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