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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.37, 348.52 and 102.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.37, 348.52 and 102.35 is: 153.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.37 : 348.52 = 102.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.37/348.52 = 102.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.37x = 348.52 × 102.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.37x = 35,671.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,671.02/232.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.51

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