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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.82, 350.87 and 103.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.82, 350.87 and 103.81 is: 155.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.82 : 350.87 = 103.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.82/350.87 = 103.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.82x = 350.87 × 103.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.82x = 36,422.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,422.53/233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.77

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