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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.60, 348.86 and 78.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.60, 348.86 and 78.51 is: 117.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.60 : 348.86 = 78.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.60/348.86 = 78.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.60x = 348.86 × 78.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.60x = 27,389.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,389.00/232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.75

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