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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.82, 349.02 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.82, 349.02 and 111.20 is: 166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.82 : 349.02 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.82/349.02 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.82x = 349.02 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.82x = 38,811.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,811.02/232.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.70

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