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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.07, 349.68 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.07, 349.68 and 152.07 is: 228.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.07 : 349.68 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.07/349.68 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.07x = 349.68 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.07x = 53,175.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,175.84/233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.15

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