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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.73, 350.91 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.73, 350.91 and 153.09 is: 229.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.73 : 350.91 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.73/350.91 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.73x = 350.91 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.73x = 53,720.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,720.81/233.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.84

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