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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.64, 348.80 and 155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.64, 348.80 and 155.60 is: 233.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.64 : 348.80 = 155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.64/348.80 = 155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.64x = 348.80 × 155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.64x = 54,273.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,273.28/232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.29

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