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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.41, 348.76 and 102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.41, 348.76 and 102.44 is: 153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.41 : 348.76 = 102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.41/348.76 = 102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.41x = 348.76 × 102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.41x = 35,727.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,727.40/232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.72

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