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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.88, 349.08 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.88, 349.08 and 181.52 is: 272.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.88 : 349.08 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.88/349.08 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.88x = 349.08 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.88x = 63,365.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,365.00/232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.09

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