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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 348.52 and 205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 348.52 and 205.40 is: 308.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 348.52 = 205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/348.52 = 205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 348.52 × 205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 71,586.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,586.01/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.14

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