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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.38, 348.39 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.38, 348.39 and 155.34 is: 232.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.38 : 348.39 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.38/348.39 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.38x = 348.39 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.38x = 54,118.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,118.90/232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.89

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