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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.49, 348.81 and 78.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.49, 348.81 and 78.43 is: 117.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.49 : 348.81 = 78.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.49/348.81 = 78.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.49x = 348.81 × 78.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.49x = 27,357.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,357.17/232.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.67

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