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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.08, 349.68 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.08, 349.68 and 130.44 is: 195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.08 : 349.68 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.08/349.68 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.08x = 349.68 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.08x = 45,612.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,612.26/233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.70

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