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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.35, 348.69 and 151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.35, 348.69 and 151.37 is: 227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.35 : 348.69 = 151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.35/348.69 = 151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.35x = 348.69 × 151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.35x = 52,780.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,780.49/232.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.16

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