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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.67, 348.91 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.67, 348.91 and 151.47 is: 227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.67 : 348.91 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.67/348.91 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.67x = 348.91 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.67x = 52,849.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,849.02/232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.14

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