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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.15, 349.66 and 88.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.15, 349.66 and 88.84 is: 133.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.15 : 349.66 = 88.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.15/349.66 = 88.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.15x = 349.66 × 88.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.15x = 31,061.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,061.82/233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.23

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