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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.11, 349.79 and 103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.11, 349.79 and 103.24 is: 154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.11 : 349.79 = 103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.11/349.79 = 103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.11x = 349.79 × 103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.11x = 36,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,110.98/233.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.91

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