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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 349.74 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 349.74 and 152.04 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 349.74 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/349.74 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 349.74 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 53,174.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,174.47/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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