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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.34, 348.51 and 104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.34, 348.51 and 104 is: 156

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.34 : 348.51 = 104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.34/348.51 = 104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.34x = 348.51 × 104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.34x = 36,245.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,245.04/232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156

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