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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.97, 349.79 and 152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.97, 349.79 and 152.33 is: 228.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.97 : 349.79 = 152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.97/349.79 = 152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.97x = 349.79 × 152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.97x = 53,281.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,281.00/232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.71

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