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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.36, 348.60 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.36, 348.60 and 110.56 is: 165.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.36 : 348.60 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.36/348.60 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.36x = 348.60 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.36x = 38,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,541.22/232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.87

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