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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.43, 348.59 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.43, 348.59 and 102.39 is: 153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.43 : 348.59 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.43/348.59 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.43x = 348.59 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.43x = 35,691.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,691.62/232.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.56

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