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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.08, 348.89 and 150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.08, 348.89 and 150.71 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.08 : 348.89 = 150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.08/348.89 = 150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.08x = 348.89 × 150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.08x = 52,579.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,579.09/233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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