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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.36, 348.24 and 129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.36, 348.24 and 129.64 is: 194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.36 : 348.24 = 129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.36/348.24 = 129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.36x = 348.24 × 129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.36x = 45,145.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,145.83/232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.29

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