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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.02, 348.99 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.02, 348.99 and 117.28 is: 175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.02 : 348.99 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.02/348.99 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.02x = 348.99 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.02x = 40,929.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,929.55/233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.65

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