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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.61, 349.14 and 156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.61, 349.14 and 156.10 is: 234.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.61 : 349.14 = 156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.61/349.14 = 156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.61x = 349.14 × 156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.61x = 54,501.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,501.78/232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.31

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