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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.16, 349.66 and 152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.16, 349.66 and 152.43 is: 228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.16 : 349.66 = 152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.16/349.66 = 152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.16x = 349.66 × 152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.16x = 53,296.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,296.93/233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.59

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