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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 348.36 and 104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 348.36 and 104 is: 155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 348.36 = 104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/348.36 = 104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 348.36 × 104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 36,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,229.44/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.95

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