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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.09, 349.77 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.09, 349.77 and 111.44 is: 167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.09 : 349.77 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.09/349.77 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.09x = 349.77 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.09x = 38,978.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,978.37/233.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.22

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