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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.66, 349.16 and 151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.66, 349.16 and 151.67 is: 227.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.66 : 349.16 = 151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.66/349.16 = 151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.66x = 349.16 × 151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.66x = 52,957.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,957.10/232.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.62

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