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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.87, 349.62 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.87, 349.62 and 156.18 is: 234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.87 : 349.62 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.87/349.62 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.87x = 349.62 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.87x = 54,603.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,603.15/232.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.48

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