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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.97, 349.59 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.97, 349.59 and 130.32 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.97 : 349.59 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.97/349.59 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.97x = 349.59 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.97x = 45,558.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,558.57/232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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