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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.23, 348.12 and 102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.23, 348.12 and 102.18 is: 153.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.23 : 348.12 = 102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.23/348.12 = 102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.23x = 348.12 × 102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.23x = 35,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,570.90/232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.17

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