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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.56, 349.62 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.56, 349.62 and 152.11 is: 227.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.56 : 349.62 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.56/349.62 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.56x = 349.62 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.56x = 53,180.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,180.70/233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.70

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