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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.84, 348.81 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.84, 348.81 and 175.44 is: 262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.84 : 348.81 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.84/348.81 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.84x = 348.81 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.84x = 61,195.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,195.23/232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.82

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