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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 348.38 and 110.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 348.38 and 110.62 is: 165.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 348.38 = 110.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/348.38 = 110.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 348.38 × 110.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 38,537.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,537.80/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.88

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