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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.62, 348.96 and 61.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.62, 348.96 and 61.62 is: 92.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.62 : 348.96 = 61.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.62/348.96 = 61.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.62x = 348.96 × 61.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.62x = 21,502.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,502.92/232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.44

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