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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.34, 348.28 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.34, 348.28 and 110.57 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.34 : 348.28 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.34/348.28 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.34x = 348.28 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.34x = 38,507.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,507.30/232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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