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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 348.55 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 348.55 and 181.04 is: 271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 348.55 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/348.55 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 348.55 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 63,099.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,099.30/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.64

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