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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.48, 348.74 and 78.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.48, 348.74 and 78.41 is: 117.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.48 : 348.74 = 78.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.48/348.74 = 78.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.48x = 348.74 × 78.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.48x = 27,344.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,344.70/232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.62

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