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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 347.98 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 347.98 and 155.04 is: 232.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 347.98 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/347.98 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 347.98 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 53,950.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,950.82/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.26

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