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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.96, 351.32 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.96, 351.32 and 147.48 is: 221.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.96 : 351.32 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.96/351.32 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.96x = 351.32 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.96x = 51,812.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,812.67/233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.46

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