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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.58, 348.52 and 102.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.58, 348.52 and 102.46 is: 153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.58 : 348.52 = 102.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.58/348.52 = 102.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.58x = 348.52 × 102.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.58x = 35,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,709.36/232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.54

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