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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.25, 349.74 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.25, 349.74 and 103.25 is: 154.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.25 : 349.74 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.25/349.74 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.25x = 349.74 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.25x = 36,110.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,110.66/233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.82

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