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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.01, 349.63 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.01, 349.63 and 103.20 is: 154.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.01 : 349.63 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.01/349.63 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.01x = 349.63 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.01x = 36,080.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,080.25/233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.84

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