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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.65, 348.51 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.65, 348.51 and 109.08 is: 163.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.65 : 348.51 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.65/348.51 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.65x = 348.51 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.65x = 38,015.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,015.47/232.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.40

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