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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.44, 348.62 and 86.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.44, 348.62 and 86.17 is: 129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.44 : 348.62 = 86.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.44/348.62 = 86.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.44x = 348.62 × 86.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.44x = 30,039.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,039.28/232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.23

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