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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.71, 349.47 and 151.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.71, 349.47 and 151.71 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.71 : 349.47 = 151.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.71/349.47 = 151.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.71x = 349.47 × 151.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.71x = 53,018.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,018.09/232.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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