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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.63, 348.94 and 61.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.63, 348.94 and 61.63 is: 92.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.63 : 348.94 = 61.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.63/348.94 = 61.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.63x = 348.94 × 61.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.63x = 21,505.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,505.17/232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.44

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