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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.77, 350.43 and 152.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.77, 350.43 and 152.67 is: 228.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.77 : 350.43 = 152.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.77/350.43 = 152.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.77x = 350.43 × 152.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.77x = 53,500.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,500.15/233.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.86

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