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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.81, 349.22 and 61.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.81, 349.22 and 61.81 is: 92.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.81 : 349.22 = 61.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.81/349.22 = 61.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.81x = 349.22 × 61.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.81x = 21,586.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,586.08/232.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.72

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