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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.18, 350.19 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.18, 350.19 and 152.18 is: 228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.18 : 350.19 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.18/350.19 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.18x = 350.19 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.18x = 53,291.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,291.91/233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.54

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