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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.54, 348.84 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.54, 348.84 and 104.32 is: 156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.54 : 348.84 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.54/348.84 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.54x = 348.84 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.54x = 36,390.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,390.99/232.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.49

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