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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 347.74 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 347.74 and 151.02 is: 226.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 347.74 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/347.74 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 347.74 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 52,515.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,515.69/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.34

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