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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.34, 348.22 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.34, 348.22 and 116.84 is: 175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.34 : 348.22 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.34/348.22 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.34x = 348.22 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.34x = 40,686.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,686.02/232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.11

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