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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.30, 347.55 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.30, 347.55 and 151.30 is: 226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.30 : 347.55 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.30/347.55 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.30x = 347.55 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.30x = 52,584.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,584.32/232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.36

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