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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.94, 349.53 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.94, 349.53 and 101.16 is: 151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.94 : 349.53 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.94/349.53 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.94x = 349.53 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.94x = 35,358.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,358.45/232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.80

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