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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.72, 349.08 and 86.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.72, 349.08 and 86.47 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.72 : 349.08 = 86.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.72/349.08 = 86.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.72x = 349.08 × 86.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.72x = 30,184.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,184.48/232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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