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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.25, 348.36 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.25, 348.36 and 155.36 is: 233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.25 : 348.36 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.25/348.36 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.25x = 348.36 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.25x = 54,118.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,118.69/232.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.02

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