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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.36, 349.68 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.36, 349.68 and 147.68 is: 221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.36 : 349.68 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.36/349.68 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.36x = 349.68 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.36x = 51,640.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,640.74/233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.29

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