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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.86, 349.49 and 151.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.86, 349.49 and 151.81 is: 227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.86 : 349.49 = 151.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.86/349.49 = 151.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.86x = 349.49 × 151.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.86x = 53,055.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,055.32/232.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.85

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