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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.47, 348.75 and 129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.47, 348.75 and 129.70 is: 194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.47 : 348.75 = 129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.47/348.75 = 129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.47x = 348.75 × 129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.47x = 45,232.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,232.88/232.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.58

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