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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.87, 349.32 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.87, 349.32 and 117.20 is: 175.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.87 : 349.32 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.87/349.32 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.87x = 349.32 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.87x = 40,940.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,940.30/232.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.81

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