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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.38, 350.22 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.38, 350.22 and 152.11 is: 228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.38 : 350.22 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.38/350.22 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.38x = 350.22 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.38x = 53,271.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,271.96/233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.26

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