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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.13, 348.35 and 103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.13, 348.35 and 103.88 is: 155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.13 : 348.35 = 103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.13/348.35 = 103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.13x = 348.35 × 103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.13x = 36,184.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,184.34/232.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.88

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