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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 348.48 and 86.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 348.48 and 86.13 is: 129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 348.48 = 86.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/348.48 = 86.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 348.48 × 86.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 30,014.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,014.58/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.21

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