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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.78, 349.08 and 102.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.78, 349.08 and 102.79 is: 154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.78 : 349.08 = 102.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.78/349.08 = 102.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.78x = 349.08 × 102.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.78x = 35,881.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,881.93/232.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.15

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