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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.08, 349.39 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.08, 349.39 and 130.41 is: 195.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.08 : 349.39 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.08/349.39 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.08x = 349.39 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.08x = 45,563.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,563.95/233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.49

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