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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.98, 348.90 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.98, 348.90 and 175.14 is: 262.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.98 : 348.90 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.98/348.90 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.98x = 348.90 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.98x = 61,106.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,106.35/232.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.28

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