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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.22, 349.65 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.22, 349.65 and 125.04 is: 187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.22 : 349.65 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.22/349.65 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.22x = 349.65 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.22x = 43,720.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,720.24/233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.46

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