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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.19, 349.54 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.19, 349.54 and 117.28 is: 175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.19 : 349.54 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.19/349.54 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.19x = 349.54 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.19x = 40,994.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,994.34/233.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.80

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