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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.37, 349.55 and 151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.37, 349.55 and 151.86 is: 227.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.37 : 349.55 = 151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.37/349.55 = 151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.37x = 349.55 × 151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.37x = 53,082.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,082.78/233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.46

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