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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.29, 348.51 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.29, 348.51 and 102.33 is: 153.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.29 : 348.51 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.29/348.51 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.29x = 348.51 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.29x = 35,663.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,663.03/232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.53

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