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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.30, 348.28 and 78.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.30, 348.28 and 78.14 is: 117.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.30 : 348.28 = 78.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.30/348.28 = 78.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.30x = 348.28 × 78.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.30x = 27,212.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,212.66/232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.15

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