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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.53, 348.72 and 86.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.53, 348.72 and 86.28 is: 129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.53 : 348.72 = 86.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.53/348.72 = 86.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.53x = 348.72 × 86.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.53x = 30,087.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,087.56/232.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.39

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