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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.01, 349.33 and 150.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.01, 349.33 and 150.83 is: 226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.01 : 349.33 = 150.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.01/349.33 = 150.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.01x = 349.33 × 150.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.01x = 52,688.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,688.19/233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.12

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