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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.23, 349.85 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.23, 349.85 and 152.58 is: 228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.23 : 349.85 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.23/349.85 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.23x = 349.85 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.23x = 53,379.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,379.35/233.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.87

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