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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.59, 348.89 and 86.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.59, 348.89 and 86.37 is: 129.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.59 : 348.89 = 86.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.59/348.89 = 86.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.59x = 348.89 × 86.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.59x = 30,133.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,133.20/232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.56

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