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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.23, 349.67 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.23, 349.67 and 111.38 is: 166.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.23 : 349.67 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.23/349.67 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.23x = 349.67 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.23x = 38,944.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,944.15/233.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.98

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