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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.04, 349.38 and 86.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.04, 349.38 and 86.70 is: 129.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.04 : 349.38 = 86.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.04/349.38 = 86.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.04x = 349.38 × 86.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.04x = 30,291.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,291.25/233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.98

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