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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.28, 348.26 and 116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.28, 348.26 and 116.72 is: 175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.28 : 348.26 = 116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.28/348.26 = 116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.28x = 348.26 × 116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.28x = 40,649.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,649.19/232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.00

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