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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.19, 349.89 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.19, 349.89 and 88.88 is: 133.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.19 : 349.89 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.19/349.89 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.19x = 349.89 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.19x = 31,096.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,096.14/233.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.35

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