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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.17, 349.81 and 94.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.17, 349.81 and 94.36 is: 141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.17 : 349.81 = 94.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.17/349.81 = 94.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.17x = 349.81 × 94.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.17x = 33,008.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,008.07/233.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.56

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