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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 347.80 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 347.80 and 155 is: 232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 347.80 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/347.80 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 347.80 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 53,909
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,909/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.21

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