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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.44, 348.66 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.44, 348.66 and 61.44 is: 92.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.44 : 348.66 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.44/348.66 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.44x = 348.66 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.44x = 21,421.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,421.67/232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.16

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