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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.41, 348.37 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.41, 348.37 and 110.68 is: 165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.41 : 348.37 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.41/348.37 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.41x = 348.37 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.41x = 38,557.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,557.59/232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.90

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