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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 348.42 and 102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 348.42 and 102.24 is: 153.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 348.42 = 102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/348.42 = 102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 348.42 × 102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 35,622.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,622.46/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.35

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