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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.52, 347.44 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.52, 347.44 and 103.28 is: 154.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.52 : 347.44 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.52/347.44 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.52x = 347.44 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.52x = 35,883.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,883.60/231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.99

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