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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.07, 348.99 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.07, 348.99 and 130.20 is: 194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.07 : 348.99 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.07/348.99 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.07x = 348.99 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.07x = 45,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,438.50/233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.96

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