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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.67, 349.02 and 155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.67, 349.02 and 155.79 is: 233.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.67 : 349.02 = 155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.67/349.02 = 155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.67x = 349.02 × 155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.67x = 54,373.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,373.83/232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.69

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