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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.42, 348.36 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.42, 348.36 and 129.68 is: 194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.42 : 348.36 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.42/348.36 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.42x = 348.36 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.42x = 45,175.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,175.32/232.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.37

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