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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.65, 348.71 and 109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.65, 348.71 and 109.32 is: 163.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.65 : 348.71 = 109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.65/348.71 = 109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.65x = 348.71 × 109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.65x = 38,120.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,120.43/232.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.85

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