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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.73, 348.70 and 151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.73, 348.70 and 151.40 is: 226.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.73 : 348.70 = 151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.73/348.70 = 151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.73x = 348.70 × 151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.73x = 52,793.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,793.18/232.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.84

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