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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.99, 349.28 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.99, 349.28 and 117.27 is: 175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.99 : 349.28 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.99/349.28 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.99x = 349.28 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.99x = 40,959.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,959.48/232.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.80

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