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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.97, 350.69 and 147.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.97, 350.69 and 147.37 is: 220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.97 : 350.69 = 147.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.97/350.69 = 147.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.97x = 350.69 × 147.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.97x = 51,679.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,679.43/233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.88

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