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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.95, 349.18 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.95, 349.18 and 103.02 is: 154.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.95 : 349.18 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.95/349.18 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.95x = 349.18 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.95x = 35,971.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,971.34/232.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.42

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