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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.97, 351.08 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.97, 351.08 and 147.29 is: 221.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.97 : 351.08 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.97/351.08 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.97x = 351.08 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.97x = 51,708.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,708.08/233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.00

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