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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.86, 349.35 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.86, 349.35 and 102.87 is: 154.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.86 : 349.35 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.86/349.35 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.86x = 349.35 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.86x = 35,937.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,937.63/232.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.33

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