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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.39, 348.57 and 155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.39, 348.57 and 155.41 is: 233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.39 : 348.57 = 155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.39/348.57 = 155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.39x = 348.57 × 155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.39x = 54,169.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,169.25/232.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.09

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