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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232, 348.20 and 102.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232, 348.20 and 102.04 is: 153.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232 : 348.20 = 102.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232/348.20 = 102.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232x = 348.20 × 102.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232x = 35,530.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,530.33/232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.15

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