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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.28, 347.70 and 155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.28, 347.70 and 155.30 is: 232.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.28 : 347.70 = 155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.28/347.70 = 155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.28x = 347.70 × 155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.28x = 53,997.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,997.81/232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.47

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