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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.37, 350.46 and 152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.37, 350.46 and 152.19 is: 228.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.37 : 350.46 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.37/350.46 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.37x = 350.46 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.37x = 53,336.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,336.51/233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.55

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