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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.22, 349.90 and 87.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.22, 349.90 and 87.02 is: 130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.22 : 349.90 = 87.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.22/349.90 = 87.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.22x = 349.90 × 87.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.22x = 30,446.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,446.33/233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.55

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