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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.60, 350.56 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.60, 350.56 and 152.32 is: 228.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.60 : 350.56 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.60/350.56 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.60x = 350.56 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.60x = 53,397.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,397.30/233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.58

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