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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.12, 349.43 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.12, 349.43 and 130.44 is: 195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.12 : 349.43 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.12/349.43 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.12x = 349.43 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.12x = 45,579.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,579.00/233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.52

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