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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.57, 349.48 and 156.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.57, 349.48 and 156.73 is: 234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.57 : 349.48 = 156.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.57/349.48 = 156.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.57x = 349.48 × 156.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.57x = 54,774.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,774.00/233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.51

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