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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.17, 349.71 and 62.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.17, 349.71 and 62.13 is: 93.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.17 : 349.71 = 62.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.17/349.71 = 62.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.17x = 349.71 × 62.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.17x = 21,725.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,725.58/233.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.18

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