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Finding the Third Proportional to 151.69 and 233.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 151.69 and 233.44 is: 359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.69 : 233.44 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.69/233.44 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.69x = 233.44 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.69x = 54,493.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,493.07/151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.25

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