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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.65, 348.88 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.65, 348.88 and 104.31 is: 156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.65 : 348.88 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.65/348.88 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.65x = 348.88 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.65x = 36,391.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,391.67/232.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.42

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