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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 347.68 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 347.68 and 155.28 is: 232.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 347.68 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/347.68 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 347.68 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 53,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,987.75/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.39

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