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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.80, 348.74 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.80, 348.74 and 175.08 is: 262.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.80 : 348.74 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.80/348.74 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.80x = 348.74 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.80x = 61,056.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,056.52/232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.27

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