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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.70, 349.80 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.70, 349.80 and 151.48 is: 226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.70 : 349.80 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.70/349.80 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.70x = 349.80 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.70x = 52,987.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,987.70/233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.73

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