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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.79, 349.18 and 86.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.79, 349.18 and 86.55 is: 129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.79 : 349.18 = 86.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.79/349.18 = 86.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.79x = 349.18 × 86.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.79x = 30,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,220.00/232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.82

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