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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.08, 347.84 and 103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.08, 347.84 and 103.76 is: 155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.08 : 347.84 = 103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.08/347.84 = 103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.08x = 347.84 × 103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.08x = 36,091.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,091.88/232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.51

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