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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.96, 350.92 and 103.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.96, 350.92 and 103.96 is: 155.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.96 : 350.92 = 103.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.96/350.92 = 103.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.96x = 350.92 × 103.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.96x = 36,481.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,481.64/233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.93

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