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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 348 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 348 and 184.08 is: 275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 348 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/348 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 348 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 64,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,059.84/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.74

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