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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.33, 349.93 and 152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.33, 349.93 and 152.02 is: 227.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.33 : 349.93 = 152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.33/349.93 = 152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.33x = 349.93 × 152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.33x = 53,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,195.10/233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.99

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