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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.08, 348.99 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.08, 348.99 and 151.72 is: 227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.08 : 348.99 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.08/348.99 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.08x = 348.99 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.08x = 52,948.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,948.76/233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.17

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