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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.78, 350.06 and 152.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.78, 350.06 and 152.37 is: 228.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.78 : 350.06 = 152.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.78/350.06 = 152.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.78x = 350.06 × 152.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.78x = 53,337.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,337.88/233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.16

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