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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.61, 348.91 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.61, 348.91 and 151.94 is: 227.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.61 : 348.91 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.61/348.91 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.61x = 348.91 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.61x = 53,013.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,013.88/232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.91

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