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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.62, 348.41 and 181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.62, 348.41 and 181.18 is: 271.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.62 : 348.41 = 181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.62/348.41 = 181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.62x = 348.41 × 181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.62x = 63,124.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,124.92/232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.36

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