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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.90, 348.33 and 175.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.90, 348.33 and 175.39 is: 262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.90 : 348.33 = 175.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.90/348.33 = 175.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.90x = 348.33 × 175.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.90x = 61,093.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,093.60/232.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.32

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