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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 347.55 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 347.55 and 155.43 is: 232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 347.55 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/347.55 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 347.55 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 54,019.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,019.70/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.55

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