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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.01, 347.73 and 101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.01, 347.73 and 101.97 is: 152.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.01 : 347.73 = 101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.01/347.73 = 101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.01x = 347.73 × 101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.01x = 35,458.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,458.03/232.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.83

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