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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.09, 349.94 and 156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.09, 349.94 and 156.40 is: 234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.09 : 349.94 = 156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.09/349.94 = 156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.09x = 349.94 × 156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.09x = 54,728.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,728.87/233.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.80

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