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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.58, 348.75 and 155.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.58, 348.75 and 155.63 is: 233.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.58 : 348.75 = 155.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.58/348.75 = 155.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.58x = 348.75 × 155.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.58x = 54,274.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,274.22/232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.36

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