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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.35, 348.65 and 110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.35, 348.65 and 110.61 is: 165.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.35 : 348.65 = 110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.35/348.65 = 110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.35x = 348.65 × 110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.35x = 38,563.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,563.62/232.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.97

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