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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.60, 350.19 and 103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.60, 350.19 and 103.42 is: 155.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.60 : 350.19 = 103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.60/350.19 = 103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.60x = 350.19 × 103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.60x = 36,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,216.65/233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.04

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