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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.61, 349.49 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.61, 349.49 and 156.20 is: 233.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.61 : 349.49 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.61/349.49 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.61x = 349.49 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.61x = 54,590.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,590.34/233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.69

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