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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.42, 349.94 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.42, 349.94 and 152.01 is: 227.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.42 : 349.94 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.42/349.94 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.42x = 349.94 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.42x = 53,194.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,194.76/233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.90

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