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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.35, 347.92 and 155.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.35, 347.92 and 155.20 is: 232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.35 : 347.92 = 155.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.35/347.92 = 155.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.35x = 347.92 × 155.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.35x = 53,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,997.18/232.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.40

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