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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.85, 349.41 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.85, 349.41 and 102.88 is: 154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.85 : 349.41 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.85/349.41 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.85x = 349.41 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.85x = 35,947.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,947.30/232.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.38

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