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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.85, 349.38 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.85, 349.38 and 111.06 is: 166.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.85 : 349.38 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.85/349.38 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.85x = 349.38 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.85x = 38,802.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,802.14/232.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.64

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