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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.84, 350.40 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.84, 350.40 and 152.48 is: 228.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.84 : 350.40 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.84/350.40 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.84x = 350.40 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.84x = 53,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,428.99/233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.49

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