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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.96, 349.41 and 61.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.96, 349.41 and 61.96 is: 92.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.96 : 349.41 = 61.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.96/349.41 = 61.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.96x = 349.41 × 61.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.96x = 21,649.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,649.44/232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.93

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