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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.48, 348.84 and 129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.48, 348.84 and 129.70 is: 194.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.48 : 348.84 = 129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.48/348.84 = 129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.48x = 348.84 × 129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.48x = 45,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,244.55/232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.62

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