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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.56, 347.94 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.56, 347.94 and 151.20 is: 226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.56 : 347.94 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.56/347.94 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.56x = 347.94 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.56x = 52,608.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,608.53/232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.21

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