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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.12, 349.38 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.12, 349.38 and 104.76 is: 157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.12 : 349.38 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.12/349.38 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.12x = 349.38 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.12x = 36,601.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,601.05/233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.01

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