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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.16, 349.47 and 86.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.16, 349.47 and 86.86 is: 130.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.16 : 349.47 = 86.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.16/349.47 = 86.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.16x = 349.47 × 86.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.16x = 30,354.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,354.09/233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.19

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