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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.85, 350.24 and 152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.85, 350.24 and 152.49 is: 228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.85 : 350.24 = 152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.85/350.24 = 152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.85x = 350.24 × 152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.85x = 53,407.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,407.34/233.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.38

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