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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.64, 349.04 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.64, 349.04 and 102.68 is: 154.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.64 : 349.04 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.64/349.04 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.64x = 349.04 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.64x = 35,839.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,839.43/232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.06

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