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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.60, 349.90 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.60, 349.90 and 152.20 is: 227.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.60 : 349.90 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.60/349.90 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.60x = 349.90 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.60x = 53,253.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,253.52/233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.97

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