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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.70, 349.06 and 151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.70, 349.06 and 151.60 is: 227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.70 : 349.06 = 151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.70/349.06 = 151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.70x = 349.06 × 151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.70x = 52,917.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,917.50/232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.41

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