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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.48, 348.69 and 179.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.48, 348.69 and 179.02 is: 268.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.48 : 348.69 = 179.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.48/348.69 = 179.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.48x = 348.69 × 179.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.48x = 62,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,422.48/232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.51

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