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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.83, 348.57 and 155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.83, 348.57 and 155.61 is: 232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.83 : 348.57 = 155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.83/348.57 = 155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.83x = 348.57 × 155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.83x = 54,240.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,240.98/232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.96

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