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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.88, 348.91 and 109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.88, 348.91 and 109.35 is: 163.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.88 : 348.91 = 109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.88/348.91 = 109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.88x = 348.91 × 109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.88x = 38,153.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,153.04/232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.83

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