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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.66, 349.88 and 152.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.66, 349.88 and 152.38 is: 228.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.66 : 349.88 = 152.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.66/349.88 = 152.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.66x = 349.88 × 152.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.66x = 53,314.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,314.71/233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.17

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