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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.65, 350.01 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.65, 350.01 and 151.26 is: 226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.65 : 350.01 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.65/350.01 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.65x = 350.01 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.65x = 52,942.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,942.51/233.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.59

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