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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.47, 348.71 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.47, 348.71 and 151.20 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.47 : 348.71 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.47/348.71 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.47x = 348.71 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.47x = 52,724.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,724.20/232.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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