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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.57, 350.52 and 156.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.57, 350.52 and 156.68 is: 235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.57 : 350.52 = 156.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.57/350.52 = 156.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.57x = 350.52 × 156.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.57x = 54,919.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,919.47/233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.13

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