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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.28, 350.06 and 156.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.28, 350.06 and 156.29 is: 234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.28 : 350.06 = 156.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.28/350.06 = 156.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.28x = 350.06 × 156.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.28x = 54,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,708.35/233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.52

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