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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.06, 348.84 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.06, 348.84 and 232.16 is: 346.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.06 : 348.84 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.06/348.84 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.06x = 348.84 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.06x = 80,984.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,984.95/234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.00

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