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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 348.24 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 348.24 and 151.16 is: 226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 348.24 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/348.24 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 348.24 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 52,639.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,639.96/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.74

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