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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 349.88 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 349.88 and 152.40 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 349.88 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/349.88 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 349.88 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 53,321.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,321.71/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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