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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.37, 348.40 and 129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.37, 348.40 and 129.80 is: 194.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.37 : 348.40 = 129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.37/348.40 = 129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.37x = 348.40 × 129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.37x = 45,223.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,223.35/232.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.62

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