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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.82, 349.24 and 117.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.82, 349.24 and 117.41 is: 176.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.82 : 349.24 = 117.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.82/349.24 = 117.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.82x = 349.24 × 117.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.82x = 41,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,004.85/232.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.12

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