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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.96, 351.01 and 151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.96, 351.01 and 151.73 is: 227.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.96 : 351.01 = 151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.96/351.01 = 151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.96x = 351.01 × 151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.96x = 53,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,258.75/233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.64

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