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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.37, 350.40 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.37, 350.40 and 103.52 is: 155.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.37 : 350.40 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.37/350.40 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.37x = 350.40 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.37x = 36,273.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,273.41/233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.43

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