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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.03, 348.05 and 103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.03, 348.05 and 103.78 is: 155.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.03 : 348.05 = 103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.03/348.05 = 103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.03x = 348.05 × 103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.03x = 36,120.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,120.63/232.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.67

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