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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.59, 350.49 and 103.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.59, 350.49 and 103.57 is: 155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.59 : 350.49 = 103.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.59/350.49 = 103.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.59x = 350.49 × 103.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.59x = 36,299.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,299.37/233.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.40

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