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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.31, 348.51 and 78.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.31, 348.51 and 78.23 is: 117.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.31 : 348.51 = 78.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.31/348.51 = 78.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.31x = 348.51 × 78.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.31x = 27,263.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,263.94/232.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.36

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