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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.79, 348.30 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.79, 348.30 and 155.93 is: 233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.79 : 348.30 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.79/348.30 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.79x = 348.30 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.79x = 54,310.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,310.42/232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.30

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