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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.22, 349.58 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.22, 349.58 and 130.50 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.22 : 349.58 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.22/349.58 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.22x = 349.58 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.22x = 45,620.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,620.19/233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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