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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.89, 348.88 and 155.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.89, 348.88 and 155.63 is: 233.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.89 : 348.88 = 155.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.89/348.88 = 155.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.89x = 348.88 × 155.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.89x = 54,296.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,296.19/232.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.14

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