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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 348.33 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 348.33 and 110.72 is: 166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 348.33 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/348.33 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 348.33 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 38,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,568.38/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.01

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