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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.82, 349.32 and 111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.82, 349.32 and 111.08 is: 166.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.82 : 349.32 = 111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.82/349.32 = 111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.82x = 349.32 × 111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.82x = 38,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,800.72/232.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.66

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