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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.28, 348.33 and 102.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.28, 348.33 and 102.29 is: 153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.28 : 348.33 = 102.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.28/348.33 = 102.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.28x = 348.33 × 102.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.28x = 35,629.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,629.93/232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.39

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