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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.65, 348.85 and 102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.65, 348.85 and 102.58 is: 153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.65 : 348.85 = 102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.65/348.85 = 102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.65x = 348.85 × 102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.65x = 35,785.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,785.96/232.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.82

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