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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.49, 348.65 and 78.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.49, 348.65 and 78.38 is: 117.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.49 : 348.65 = 78.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.49/348.65 = 78.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.49x = 348.65 × 78.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.49x = 27,326.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,326.80/232.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.54

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