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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.37, 348.60 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.37, 348.60 and 116.88 is: 175.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.37 : 348.60 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.37/348.60 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.37x = 348.60 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.37x = 40,743.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,743.50/232.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.34

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