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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.46, 349.50 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.46, 349.50 and 152.13 is: 227.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.46 : 349.50 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.46/349.50 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.46x = 349.50 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.46x = 53,169.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,169.44/233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.75

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