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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.61, 349.11 and 151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.61, 349.11 and 151.56 is: 227.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.61 : 349.11 = 151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.61/349.11 = 151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.61x = 349.11 × 151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.61x = 52,911.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,911.11/232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.47

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