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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.48, 348 and 178.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.48, 348 and 178.48 is: 267.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.48 : 348 = 178.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.48/348 = 178.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.48x = 348 × 178.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.48x = 62,111.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,111.04/232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.17

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