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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.41, 348.48 and 78.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.41, 348.48 and 78.25 is: 117.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.41 : 348.48 = 78.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.41/348.48 = 78.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.41x = 348.48 × 78.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.41x = 27,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,268.56/232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.33

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