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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.39, 348.33 and 110.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.39, 348.33 and 110.47 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.39 : 348.33 = 110.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.39/348.33 = 110.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.39x = 348.33 × 110.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.39x = 38,480.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,480.02/232.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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