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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.44, 348.83 and 102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.44, 348.83 and 102.48 is: 153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.44 : 348.83 = 102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.44/348.83 = 102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.44x = 348.83 × 102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.44x = 35,746.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,746.35/232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.79

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