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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.48, 350.54 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.48, 350.54 and 151.34 is: 227.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.48 : 350.54 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.48/350.54 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.48x = 350.54 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.48x = 53,050.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,050.72/233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.22

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