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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.24, 349.65 and 151.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.24, 349.65 and 151.90 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.24 : 349.65 = 151.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.24/349.65 = 151.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.24x = 349.65 × 151.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.24x = 53,110.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,110.96/233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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