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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.96, 349.70 and 175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.96, 349.70 and 175.35 is: 263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.96 : 349.70 = 175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.96/349.70 = 175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.96x = 349.70 × 175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.96x = 61,319.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,319.90/232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.22

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