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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.16, 349.80 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.16, 349.80 and 88.89 is: 133.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.16 : 349.80 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.16/349.80 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.16x = 349.80 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.16x = 31,093.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,093.72/233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.36

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