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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.68, 350 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.68, 350 and 152.16 is: 227.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.68 : 350 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.68/350 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.68x = 350 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.68x = 53,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,256/233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.90

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