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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.92, 350.72 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.92, 350.72 and 147.36 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.92 : 350.72 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.92/350.72 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.92x = 350.72 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.92x = 51,682.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,682.10/233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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