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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.09, 347.95 and 103.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.09, 347.95 and 103.93 is: 155.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.09 : 347.95 = 103.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.09/347.95 = 103.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.09x = 347.95 × 103.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.09x = 36,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,162.44/232.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.81

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