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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.65, 348.89 and 78.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.65, 348.89 and 78.55 is: 117.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.65 : 348.89 = 78.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.65/348.89 = 78.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.65x = 348.89 × 78.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.65x = 27,405.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,405.31/232.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.80

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