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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.38, 348.44 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.38, 348.44 and 110.48 is: 165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.38 : 348.44 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.38/348.44 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.38x = 348.44 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.38x = 38,493.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,493.36/232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.65

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