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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.85, 349.34 and 111.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.85, 349.34 and 111.11 is: 166.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.85 : 349.34 = 111.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.85/349.34 = 111.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.85x = 349.34 × 111.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.85x = 38,812.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,812.87/232.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.69

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