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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.37, 348.76 and 121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.37, 348.76 and 121.26 is: 182.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.37 : 348.76 = 121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.37/348.76 = 121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.37x = 348.76 × 121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.37x = 42,290.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,290.64/232.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.00

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