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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 350.24 and 152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 350.24 and 152.14 is: 228.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 350.24 = 152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/350.24 = 152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 350.24 × 152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 53,285.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,285.51/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.30

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