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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.44, 348.72 and 67.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.44, 348.72 and 67.91 is: 101.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.44 : 348.72 = 67.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.44/348.72 = 67.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.44x = 348.72 × 67.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.44x = 23,682.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,682.47/232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.89

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