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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.94, 349.29 and 115.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.94, 349.29 and 115.79 is: 173.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.94 : 349.29 = 115.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.94/349.29 = 115.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.94x = 349.29 × 115.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.94x = 40,442.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,442.54/232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.62

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