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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.84, 349.28 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.84, 349.28 and 104.52 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.84 : 349.28 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.84/349.28 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.84x = 349.28 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.84x = 36,506.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,506.75/232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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